pajamas

A child puts on their pajamas before bedtime.

Definition

1. Noun (plural):
   • Loose-fitting clothing for sleeping: "pajamas" refers to a set of comfortable, typically loose-fitting garments worn primarily for sleeping or lounging. They usually consist of a top and bottom (pants) made from soft fabrics like cotton or flannel.
   • Cultural or regional variation: In some contexts, "pajamas" can also refer to similar clothing worn for casual indoor activities, such as watching television or relaxing at home.

Usage Examples

• (She put on her sleeping clothes.)
• (The children wore identical sleeping outfits.)
• (He chooses a set of top and bottom sleeping clothes.)

Advanced Usage

• "pajama party": a social gathering where guests wear pajamas, often for a sleepover.

  • The girls hosted a pajama party with movies and snacks. (A sleepover where everyone wore sleeping clothes.)

• "pajama bottoms": the pants component of a pajama set.

  • She wore pajama bottoms and a t-shirt to lounge around the house. (She wore only the pants from her pajama set.)

Variants and Related Words

• Pajama (adj): relating to or resembling pajamas.
  • She bought a pajama set for her trip. (A set of matching sleeping clothes.)
• Pajama-like (adj): similar in style or comfort to pajamas.
  • The dress had a pajama-like cut, with loose sleeves. (The dress was designed to be as comfortable as pajamas.)

Synonyms

• Nightwear: clothing worn for sleeping.
• Sleepwear: garments designed for sleeping.
• Loungewear: comfortable clothing for relaxing at home.

Related Idioms

• "In one's pajamas": to be wearing pajamas, often implying a state of relaxation or informality.
  • He answered the door in his pajamas, looking half-asleep. (He was not dressed for the public; he was in his sleeping clothes.)
• "Pajama game": (informal) a sports match where players wear pajamas, often for charity or fun.
  • The team played a pajama game to raise money for the hospital. (A playful match where participants wore sleepwear.)

Phrasal Verbs

• "Pajama up": (rare, informal) to put on pajamas.
  • After a long day, she pajamaed up and relaxed on the couch. (She changed into her sleeping clothes.)