nightwear

Thân thiện

She chooses a comfortable set of nightwear before going to sleep.

Definition

Noun: - Garments designed to be worn in bed: Clothing specifically intended for sleeping or relaxing in at night.

Usage

"Nightwear" is a formal and collective term for sleepwear. It is used as an uncountable noun to refer to the category of clothing. * She bought new nightwear for her trip. * The store has a wide selection of comfortable nightwear.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Silk nightwear is often considered luxurious.
  • He packed his nightwear in a separate bag.
  • This fabric is ideal for nightwear because it is soft and breathable.

Advanced Usage

• "In one's nightwear": Describes the state of wearing sleepwear.
  • He answered the door in his nightwear, which was quite embarrassing.

Variants and Related Words

• Nightclothes (n): A direct synonym for nightwear.
  • She changed into her nightclothes.
• Sleepwear (n): A modern synonym for nightwear.
  • The sleepwear section is on the second floor.
• Pajamas/Pyjamas (n): A common, specific type of nightwear consisting of a top and trousers.
  • He wore striped pajamas.
• Nightgown (n): A loose dress worn as nightwear.
  • She prefers a nightgown to pajamas.
• Nightshirt (n): A long shirt, often for men, worn to sleep.
  • The classic nightshirt is making a comeback.

Synonyms

• Sleepwear: Clothing for sleeping in.
• Nightclothes: Garments for night-time wear.

Related Phrases

• Bed clothes: This term can sometimes refer to nightwear but more commonly refers to sheets, blankets, and other bed linens.

Học thuật

Noun

1. garments designed to be worn in bed

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sleepwear
• nightclothes