Definition

1. Noun:
   • (usually plural) Loose-fitting nightclothes: A garment, typically consisting of a jacket top and trousers, worn for sleeping or lounging.
   • A pair of loose trousers: A garment consisting of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist, traditionally worn by men and women in some Asian countries.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Nightclothes):
  • She changed into her pyjamas before going to bed.
  • The children received new pyjamas for Christmas.
• Noun (Trousers):
  • He wore comfortable cotton pyjamas while relaxing at home.
  • The traditional attire included a kurta and pyjama.

Advanced Usage

• "pyjama party": A social gathering, typically for children or teenagers, where guests wear pyjamas and often stay overnight.
  • My daughter is excited about her friend's pyjama party this weekend.

Variants and Related Words

• Pajama: The most common spelling variant in American English.
  • He bought a new pair of pajamas.
• Pyjamaed / Pajamaed (adj.): Describing someone who is wearing pyjamas.
  • The pyjamaed children gathered for a bedtime story.

Synonyms

• Nightclothes: Garments worn for sleeping.
• Sleepwear: Clothing designed for sleeping in.
• Loungewear: Comfortable clothing for relaxing at home.

Related Phrases

• Pyjama bottoms / Pajama bottoms: Referring specifically to the trousers part of the set.
  • She wore her pyjama bottoms with an old t-shirt.
• Pyjama top / Pajama top: Referring specifically to the jacket part of the set.
  • His pyjama top was covered in cartoon characters.

Notes on Usage

• The word is almost always used in the plural form ("pyjamas") when referring to the nightclothes set, even though it denotes a single outfit. The singular form "pyjama" is primarily used attributively (e.g., pyjama trousers) or when referring to the specific style of loose trousers.
• The spelling "pyjama" is standard in British English and Commonwealth countries, while "pajama" is standard in American English.

Noun

1. (usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers
2. a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries