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sleepwear

noun

Definition of sleepwearnext
as in underwear

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Recent Examples of sleepwear While comfort was top of mind for Culpo, her breezy summer ensemble clearly delivered a stylish blend of loungewear and sleepwear worthy of replicating. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026 The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and Eberjey have introduced the yacht collection’s first sleepwear capsule, made from washable mulberry silk with a blue-and-white wave print inspired by the sea. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Dreamwear, which makes Hanky Panky’s sleepwear and loungewear, has been licensed to manufacture Cosabella’s sleepwear and loungewear for retail distribution. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 Scroll through to find deals on seasonal sheets, sleepwear, and more, with discounts of up to 45% off. — Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sleepwear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleepwear
  1. underwear
  2. loungewear
  3. sportswear
  4. outerwear
  5. activewear
Noun
  • Guests flitted around, in and out of racks filled with Skims’s big apparel and underwear hitters, and making use of the Skims photobooth.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Like her shoes and underwear, Larsson’s gloves were also custom-made just for her.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of underwear
Noun
  • But by definition, a nightgown is only meant for sleep and loungewear.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The wide-leg shape keeps things polished, while the stretchy fabric and elastic waistband feel more like loungewear.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of loungewear
Noun
  • Eleven years after ending its association with Nike, the University of Miami is once again going into business with the world’s highest-grossing sportswear and apparel giant.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Clark’s Caitlin 1 also introduces a new Opticast upper, which required the sportswear manufacturer to develop a new technology rather than use one of its preexisting creations.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • Amerex and Jeep are coming to the market with some off-road-worthy outerwear.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Rather than launch with a small capsule of a few pieces, Vivet’s first season included menswear, womenswear, outerwear, and footwear.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of outerwear
Noun
  • Underwear, socks, T-shirts, tank tops and activewear should all go in after every wear.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • This belt bag from Pander looks strikingly similar to a more expensive activewear brand’s.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of activewear

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“Sleepwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleepwear. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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