Nightdress Meaning in English
word
ˈnaɪtˌdrɛs
NYTE-dress
nˈaɪtdɹɛs
NYTE-dres
Definition
A nightdress is a loose dress, usually made of soft material, that women wear to sleep in.
Usage & Nuances
More commonly used in British English; in American English, 'nightgown' is more frequent. Refers specifically to women's nighttime sleepwear, usually long and flowing. Not to be confused with 'pajamas' or 'robe'.
Spanish: camisónPortuguese (BR): camisolaPortuguese (PT): camisa de noiteChinese (Simplified): 睡衣（女式）Chinese (Traditional): 睡衣（女用）Hindi: नाइटड्रेसArabic: قميص نومBengali: নাইটড্রেস - নাইটগাউনRussian: ночная сорочкаJapanese: ネグリジェ - ナイトドレスVietnamese: váy ngủKorean: 잠옷 - 슬립Turkish: gecelikUrdu: رات کا لباس (خواتین) - نائٹ ڈریسIndonesian: gaun tidur
Example Sentences
She put on her nightdress before going to bed.
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The nightdress is hanging on the door.
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My mother bought me a new nightdress.
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I spilled tea on my favorite nightdress!
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Her suitcase was full of dresses and just one nightdress.
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The hotel provided a soft cotton nightdress for each guest.
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