nightgown
word
/ˈnaɪtɡaʊn/
/nˈaɪtɡaʊn/
Definition
A loose, comfortable dress or gown worn by women or girls for sleeping.
Usage & Nuances
"Nightgown" is somewhat old-fashioned and mainly refers to women's or girls' sleepwear. Alternatives include "nightdress" (UK) or "nightie" (informal). Not used for men's sleepwear (use "pajamas" instead).
Spanish: camisónPortuguese (BR): camisolaPortuguese (PT): camisa de noiteChinese (Simplified): 睡裙Chinese (Traditional): 睡衣裙Hindi: रात का गाउनArabic: قميص نومBengali: নাইটগাউন - রাতের পোশাক (মহিলাদের জন্য)Russian: ночная рубашкаJapanese: ネグリジェ - ナイトガウンVietnamese: váy ngủKorean: 잠옷 - 긴 잠옷 (여성용)Turkish: gecelikUrdu: رات کا لباس (خواتین کے لیے) - نائٹ گاؤنIndonesian: gaun tidur
Example Sentences
She wore a blue nightgown to bed.
basic
My mother gave me a new nightgown for my birthday.
basic
The store sells soft cotton nightgowns.
basic
I feel most comfortable at home in my old nightgown.
natural
Pack a nightgown if you’re staying overnight at the hotel.
natural
She laughed when her cat crawled under her nightgown.
natural