Nighties Meaning in English
word · lemma: nightie
ˈnaɪtiz
NY-teez
nˈaɪtɪz
NY-tizz
Definition
Nighties are soft, loose dresses that women wear in bed for sleeping, usually made from comfortable fabric like cotton or silk.
Usage & Nuances
'Nighties' is informal and mostly used in British and Australian English; in American English, 'nightgown' or 'nightdress' is more common. Refers only to women's sleepwear. Not for children or men.
Spanish: camisonesPortuguese (BR): camisolas de dormirPortuguese (PT): camisas de dormirChinese (Simplified): 睡裙Chinese (Traditional): 睡衣裙Hindi: रात के गाउनArabic: قمصان نومBengali: নাইটি - নাইটড্রেস (মহিলাদের)Russian: ночные рубашки - ночнушкиJapanese: ネグリジェ - ナイトドレスVietnamese: váy ngủ - áo ngủ (dành cho nữ)Korean: 슬립 - 나이트가운Turkish: gecelikUrdu: رات کا لباس (خواتین)Indonesian: baju tidur wanita - daster tidur
Example Sentences
She wears soft nighties in the summer.
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Many stores sell colorful nighties.
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Children sometimes think their mothers' nighties are dresses.
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Do you prefer wearing pajamas or nighties at home?
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My grandma buys pretty nighties every winter.
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All her nighties are made of silk.
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