as in gown
a loose pullover garment worn in bed
decided to buy a flannel nightgown instead of pajamas
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Recent Examples of nightgown
Down her leg, under her favorite nightgown, came loose stool, clumps of it falling across the carpet.
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Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
On April 1, ICE agents arrived at the couple’s home and arrested Ross-Mahé, who was dressed only in a nightgown, robe and underwear, per a neighbor’s account submitted in court, the Times reported.
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David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
This week, Julia Fox became an unexpected adopter of conservative kitsch at the Fashion Trust US Awards, arriving in a frilly satin salmon pink oversized nightgown from rising cult label Ashley Williams.
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Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
Rabell was wearing her nightgown, sobbing, shaking and slumped against her cane when Horta picked her up, Horta said.
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Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
On April 1, ICE agents arrived at the couple’s home and arrested Ross-Mahé, who was dressed only in a nightgown, robe and underwear, per a neighbor’s account submitted in court, the Times reported.
—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
This week, Julia Fox became an unexpected adopter of conservative kitsch at the Fashion Trust US Awards, arriving in a frilly satin salmon pink oversized nightgown from rising cult label Ashley Williams.
—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
Rabell was wearing her nightgown, sobbing, shaking and slumped against her cane when Horta picked her up, Horta said.
—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightgown
gown
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Musical performers may wear pantaloons or flowing gowns while strumming ancient instruments.
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Chloe Bailey Clad in an hourglass Valdrin Sahiti gown, Chloe Bailey continued her blond bob era, pairing the pithy style with stringent liner and lash clusters along her waterline.
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“Nightgown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightgown. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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