Definition

1. Noun:
   • A loose-fitting dress designed to be worn in bed by women or girls. It is a type of nightwear or lingerie, typically made from soft, comfortable fabrics like cotton, silk, or satin.

Usage

• The word "nightdress" is a countable noun. It refers specifically to a one-piece garment resembling a dress.
• It is used in contexts related to sleepwear, bedtime routines, and personal comfort.
• Example: "She packed her toothbrush and a clean nightdress for the sleepover."

Examples

• Noun:
  • She changed into her cotton nightdress before going to bed.
  • The little girl's nightdress was decorated with pictures of stars.
  • A silk nightdress can feel very luxurious.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in a descriptive or comparative way outside of literal sleepwear contexts.
  • The sheer curtains billowed in the wind like a ghostly nightdress.

Variants and Related Words

• Nightgown (n): A direct synonym for "nightdress." The terms are often used interchangeably.
• Nightwear (n): A general, uncountable term for clothing designed to be worn in bed, which includes nightdresses, pajamas, and nightshirts.
• Nightie (n): An informal, shortened form of "nightdress."

Synonyms

• Nightgown
• Sleepwear (general category)

Antonyms

• Daywear
• Outerwear

Related Phrases / Collocations

• Flannel nightdress: A nightdress made from warm, brushed cotton fabric.
• Lace-trimmed nightdress: A nightdress decorated with lace.
• To put on/take off a nightdress: Describes the action of changing into or out of the garment.

Noun

1. lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women