pj's
Definition
Noun (usually plural): * Informal clothing, specifically loose-fitting pants and a matching top, designed for sleeping or relaxing at home.
Usage
- The term "pj's" is an informal, spoken abbreviation of "pajamas." It is almost always used in the plural form.
- It refers to the complete set of sleepwear (both top and bottom).
- It is commonly used in casual contexts.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "to be in one's pj's": To be wearing one's pajamas, often implying a state of relaxation or being ready for bed.
- By 8 p.m., the whole family was already in their pj's.
Variants and Related Words
- Pajamas (Pyjamas) (n): The full, standard term for the sleepwear. "Pj's" is the clipped, informal version of this word.
- Sleepwear (n): A more general, formal term for clothing designed to be worn in bed.
- Nightclothes (n): A traditional term for garments worn to sleep in.
Synonyms
- Sleepwear
- Nightclothes
- Loungewear (can be broader, not exclusively for sleep)
Related Phrases
- PJ party / Pajama party: A social gathering, typically for children or teenagers, where guests wear their pajamas and often stay overnight.
- My daughter is very excited for her friend's PJ party this weekend.
Noun
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(usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers
