as in gowns
a loose pullover garment worn in bed
preferred nightshirts over pajama sets
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Noun
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Those wearing the caps and gowns worked hard, accepted (eventually) the challenges, and grew over the years.—
Mitch Zimmer,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026 -
Often, items like glamorous black tie gowns that are too special or high-end for the donation pile or an average consignment store will find their way here.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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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
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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
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“Nightshirts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightshirts. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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