nightclothes

Thân thiện

She changes into her nightclothes before reading a bedtime story.

Definition

Noun: - Garments designed to be worn in bed: Items of clothing specifically made for sleeping or resting in, such as pajamas, nightgowns, or nightshirts.

Usage

The word "nightclothes" is a plural noun. It refers to the complete set of clothing worn for sleeping. It is typically used in a general sense rather than for a single item.

Examples

• She packed her nightclothes for the overnight trip.
• After her bath, she changed into her comfortable nightclothes.
• The store sells a variety of nightclothes for men, women, and children.

Advanced Usage

• "Set of nightclothes": A complete outfit for sleeping, often including a top and bottom.
  • He received a new set of nightclothes for his birthday.

Variants and Related Words

• Nightwear (noun): A synonym for nightclothes; clothing for sleeping.
• Sleepwear (noun): Another common synonym for garments worn to bed.
• Pajamas (noun): A specific type of nightclothes consisting of a jacket or top and trousers.
• Nightgown (noun): A loose dress worn by women or girls for sleeping.
• Nightshirt (noun): A long, loose shirt, historically worn for sleeping.

Synonyms

• Sleepwear
• Nightwear
• Bedclothes (Note: This can sometimes refer to bed linens like sheets, but is also used for sleep attire.)

Antonyms

• Daywear
• Outerwear
• Work clothes

Notes

"Nightclothes" is a compound word formed from "night" and "clothes." It is always used in the plural form. The singular form "nightcloth" is not standard and is not used to refer to sleep attire.

Học thuật

Noun

1. garments designed to be worn in bed

Từ đồng nghĩa

• nightwear
• sleepwear