nightgown
Definition
Noun: 1. A loose dress designed to be worn in bed: A nightgown is a piece of women's sleepwear, typically a loose-fitting, often ankle-length or knee-length garment worn for sleeping or lounging. It is a traditional form of lingerie.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She changed into her soft cotton nightgown before going to sleep.
- The elegant silk nightgown was a gift from her grandmother.
- In the old movie, the actress wore a long, flowing nightgown.
Advanced Usage
- "in one's nightgown": Describes the state of wearing a nightgown.
- She answered the door in her nightgown and robe.
Variants and Related Words
- Nightdress (n): A synonym for nightgown, often used interchangeably.
- She packed a comfortable nightdress for the trip.
- Nightie (n, informal): A casual, shortened form of "nightgown."
- The little girl wanted to wear her new nightie.
Synonyms
- Nightdress
- Nightie (informal)
- Sleepwear (general category)
Related Phrases
- Bedclothes / Bed attire: General terms for clothing worn to bed.
Noun
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lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
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