noun
pajamas
puh-JAH-muhz
noun
1
Loose, comfortable clothing worn for sleeping, usually a top and trousers.
"He answered the door still in his pajamas."
"She bought new pajamas for the winter."
How to Use Pajamas
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNightwear consisting of a matching top and bottoms.
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Spelled "pajamas" in American English and usually "pyjamas" in British English.
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Etymology
From Hindustani pājāma, from Persian pāy ("leg") plus jāma ("garment") — originally loose trousers, later applied to sleepwear.