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