Definition of nightshirtnext
as in gown
a loose pullover garment worn in bed preferred nightshirts over pajama sets

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Recent Examples of nightshirt Petite Plume also sells silk pajama sets and nightshirts in whimsical prints, to make for a memorable gift. Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 Best Cyber Monday Deals on Fashion and Beauty Stay cozy during the holidays with a soft nightshirt for 40% off, a pair of cozy slippers that's $50 off, and a stylish loungewear set for only $30. Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 1 Dec. 2024 An 1895 book by Thomas Chamberlin, an officer in the regiment that guarded Lincoln, also mentioned the sleeping arrangement, and that Derickson would wear Lincoln’s nightshirts. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024 And a history of the regiment that protected Lincoln says that in Mary Todd Lincoln’s absence, Derickson slept in the same bed as Lincoln, in the President’s nightshirt. Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 6 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for nightshirt
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Noun
  • Wedding gowns are couture pieces that require many hours to craft thanks to their intricate layers, beading, embroidery, and bodice construction.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • While Louis created countless memorable costumes for the screen, his legacy remains forever entwined with Monroe’s illusion gown.
    Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Blood was found on the sheets, her head had been positioned below a pillow, and a nightgown had been pulled over her waistline, according to the arrest report.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In bed, Birdie wore a floral nightgown that wrapped her in heat.
    Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Nightshirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightshirt. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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