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
From shoulder pads to power suits and prom dresses to nightgowns, nothing is off limits.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, 52 percent of women want sleepwear like robes, pajamas or nightgowns compared to just 27 percent of men.
—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
Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, 52 percent of women want sleepwear like robes, pajamas or nightgowns compared to just 27 percent of men.
—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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In one of the company's labs, scientists in blue gowns begin the process by removing DNA from the blood and saliva samples of couples and cells from their embryos.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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In 2014, couturier Charles James' work went on display at the Met and guests embraced brilliant gowns with his grandiose touch.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Nightgowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightgowns. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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