slumber-wear

A woman selects a comfortable set of slumber-wear from her dresser drawer.

Definition

1. Noun (mass noun, often hyphenated or written as one word):
   • Sleepwear: "slumber-wear" refers to clothing specifically designed to be worn while sleeping, such as nightgowns, pajamas, or nightshirts. It is a commercial or marketing term that emphasizes comfort and relaxation during sleep.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The store's new collection of slumber-wear includes silk pajamas and cotton nightgowns. (Clothing meant for sleeping.)
  • She bought a set of cozy slumber-wear for her winter vacation. (Comfortable sleepwear.)

Advanced Usage

• "Slumber-wear" is often used in retail or fashion contexts to denote a category of clothing distinct from loungewear or underwear, focusing on sleep-specific comfort.
  • The brand specializes in organic cotton slumber-wear for children. (Sleepwear made from natural materials.)

Variants and Related Words

• Slumber (n): a light sleep or rest.

  • He fell into a deep slumber after a long day. (A state of sleep.)

• Sleepwear (n): a more common synonym for slumber-wear; clothing worn in bed.

  • She prefers sleepwear made of breathable fabrics. (Clothing for sleeping.)

• Nightwear (n): another synonym for slumber-wear or sleepwear.

  • The hotel provides complimentary nightwear for guests. (Sleepwear provided for convenience.)

Synonyms

• Sleepwear: clothing designed for sleeping.
• Nightclothes: a general term for garments worn in bed.
• Pajamas: a specific type of slumber-wear consisting of a top and bottom.

Related Idioms

• "To be in one's slumber-wear": to be dressed in sleepwear, often implying a state of relaxation or bedtime readiness.
  • She answered the door in her slumber-wear, still half asleep. (Wearing sleepwear.)

Note: "Slumber-wear" is a compound word, and its meaning is directly tied to "slumber" (sleep) and "wear" (clothing). No phrasal verbs or further idioms are common for this specific term.