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
In the first two minutes of Too Much, the show’s protagonist Jessica (portrayed by Megan Stalter) wears the up-and-coming brand’s India nightgown — a red and white micro gingham design with a frilled collar and rickrack trim.
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Kelsey Stewart, Refinery29, 8 Aug. 2025
On TikTok, videos made using the hashtag #nightgown have increased 200% in the last 12 months.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
Lake Pajamas Pima Nightgown in Classic Red Elizabeth Floral
Prefer to slip into a nightgown after a long day?
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 24 July 2025
The pink garment, designed like a nightgown, was adorned with a monstrous bow and a puffy hemline, reminiscent of a comforter tucked under a mattress.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
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Kelsey Stewart, Refinery29, 8 Aug. 2025
On TikTok, videos made using the hashtag #nightgown have increased 200% in the last 12 months.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
Lake Pajamas Pima Nightgown in Classic Red Elizabeth Floral
Prefer to slip into a nightgown after a long day?
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 24 July 2025
The pink garment, designed like a nightgown, was adorned with a monstrous bow and a puffy hemline, reminiscent of a comforter tucked under a mattress.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightgown
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For makeup, Sweeney’s hot pink eyeliner perfectly complemented her pastel gown.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
26 Oct. 2025
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One of the most striking uses of hair came in the form of Galliano’s last Margiela couture show, where models wore merkins underneath the translucent gowns.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Nightgown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightgown. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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