noun
pyjamas
pih-JAH-muhz
noun
1
British spelling of loose clothing worn for sleeping, usually a top and trousers.
"He came downstairs still in his pyjamas."
How to Use Pyjamas
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSleepwear consisting of a loose top and trousers.
UK vs US
British English spells it "pyjamas"; American English spells it "pajamas."
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Etymology
From Hindustani paijama/pajama, ultimately from Persian words for "leg garment."