pajamas
word
/pəˈdʒæməz/
puh-JAM-uhz
/pɐdʒˈɑːməz/
puh-JAH-muhz
Definition
Clothes that you wear to sleep in, usually consisting of a loose shirt and pants. Pajamas are often soft and comfortable.
Usage & Nuances
'Pajamas' is most common in American English; British English uses 'pyjamas' (same meaning). Typically used in the plural, but sometimes 'a pair of pajamas.' Can be shortened to 'PJs' informally.
Spanish: pijama - pijamasPortuguese (BR): pijamaPortuguese (PT): pijamaChinese (Simplified): 睡衣Chinese (Traditional): 睡衣Hindi: पायजामाArabic: بيجامةBengali: পায়জামা - নাইট স্যুটRussian: пижамаJapanese: パジャマVietnamese: đồ ngủ - pyjamaKorean: 잠옷Turkish: pijamaUrdu: پاجامہ - سونے کے کپڑےIndonesian: piama - baju tidur
Example Sentences
He put on his pajamas before going to bed.
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My favorite pajamas are blue with stars.
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Children wore matching pajamas for the sleepover.
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Do you prefer cotton or silk pajamas?
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I spent the whole Sunday in my pajamas watching movies.
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Don't forget to pack your pajamas for the trip!
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