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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Burton nailed her debut Givenchy show for fall 2025, an exhilarating display of new silhouettes, including dramatic hourglass coats and jackets, geometric baby-doll dresses and austere gowns.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Thousands of people gathered dressed to the nines, the women rocking sequined gowns and kitten heels, the men wearing tailored suits and polished dress shoes.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Nightgowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightgowns. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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