sleepwear

noun

Definition of sleepwearnext
as in underwear

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Recent Examples of sleepwear Summer sleepwear needs to be lightweight and breathable, and this linen pajama set checks all the boxes. — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 Though Cozy Earth is my go-to for sleepwear, the brand’s basics are just as noteworthy. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 25 June 2026 With a collection of lounge sets that are just as comfortable as my sleepwear, looking put together enough to venture out in the world doesn’t feel like a sacrifice. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026 The first drop includes nearly 60 products spanning bedding, décor, sleepwear and loungewear, marking Hollister’s first-ever move into home furnishings. — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sleepwear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleepwear
  1. underwear
  2. loungewear
  3. sportswear
  4. outerwear
  5. activewear
Noun
  • Sydney Sweeney's latest photo dump includes an up-close and personal shot of her bikini top and casually brushing her teeth in her underwear.
    — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • Skims was cofounded in 2019 by Kardashian and Jens Grede and has carved out a strong niche in women’s underwear, loungewear and shapewear.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Definition of underwear
Noun
  • Nguyen is based in Los Angeles and reports to Kardashian and Grede, who started the brand in 2019 by reimagining women’s underwear, loungewear and shapewear.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
  • Loungewear doesn’t have to look like loungewear, and this matching set is proof.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 July 2026
Definition of loungewear
Noun
  • Although German sportswear brand Puma reported a slip in sales in the second quarter, the company’s bosses remain optimistic that their plan to bring the brand back to growth by 2027 is on the right track.
    — Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
  • The German sportswear giant said revenue is now expected to grow between 9% and 10% in 2026, coming off a particularly strong quarter of 13% sales growth boosted by the World Cup and retro lines.
    — Sarah Min,Hugh Leask,Justina Lee,Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 29 July 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • At the Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam, guests in the top suites have received outerwear from the local brand GOFRANCK.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • In contrast to the sporting attire around her in the stands and on the field, Madonna embraced her signature lingerie-as-outerwear uniform.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 July 2026
Definition of outerwear
Noun
  • Heated workouts Beyond Yoga recently launched its first high-sweat performance activewear line, glowzone, ideal for sweaty workouts like HIIT, hot yoga and Pilates.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • Small-scale stripe, check and plaid apply to shirting fabrics and activewear.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
Definition of activewear

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“Sleepwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleepwear. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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