noun
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 notesIn plain EnglishA long, loose garment worn to bed.
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Word forms
- Plural
- nightgowns
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Her grandmother still wears a flannel _____ in winter.
Etymology
From night + gown.
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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.
