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nightgown

NYT-gown

Nightgown (noun) means a loose, long garment worn for sleeping, typically by women. Example: “Her grandmother still wears a flannel nightgown in winter.”

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A loose, long garment worn for sleeping, typically by women.
"Her grandmother still wears a flannel nightgown in winter."

How to use nightgown

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA long, loose garment worn to bed.

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Word forms

nightgowns plural

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Etymology

From night + gown.

gown nightie nightdress night-robe

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Frequently asked questions

What does “nightgown” mean?

The word “nightgown” means a loose, long garment worn for sleeping, typically by women. In plain terms, a long, loose garment worn to bed.

How do you pronounce “nightgown”?

“Nightgown” is pronounced NYT-gown (/ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/ in IPA).

How do you use “nightgown” in a sentence?

Here is “nightgown” used in a sentence: “Her grandmother still wears a flannel nightgown in winter.”

What part of speech is “nightgown”?

“Nightgown” is a noun.

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