as in gowns
a loose pullover garment worn in bed
decided to buy a flannel nightgown instead of pajamas
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Recent Examples of nightgowns
Meanwhile, 52 percent of women want sleepwear like robes, pajamas or nightgowns compared to just 27 percent of men.
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Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Okay, that sounded weird—but Carter’s sells a handful of their adorable holiday nightgowns for little girls with a matching version for their tiny doll BFFs.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Okay, that sounded weird—but Carter’s sells a handful of their adorable holiday nightgowns for little girls with a matching version for their tiny doll BFFs.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightgowns
gowns
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The best red-carpet gowns often mean something deeper.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Vanity Fair,
3 Mar. 2026
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From shimmering gowns to sharp tuxedos and dramatic silhouettes, celebrities brought high fashion and classic movie-star energy to the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Nightgowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightgowns. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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