noun

nightie

NEYE-tee

Nightie (noun) means an informal word for a nightdress or nightgown. Example: “She threw on a nightie and headed to the kitchen for water.”

noun

An informal word for a nightdress or nightgown.

"She threw on a nightie and headed to the kitchen for water."

How to use nightie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA casual word for a nightdress.

When to use it

Informal — the everyday word most people actually use instead of "nightdress" or "nightgown."

nighties plural

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She threw on a _____ and headed to the kitchen for water.

From night + the diminutive suffix -ie.

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What does “nightie” mean?

The word “nightie” means an informal word for a nightdress or nightgown. In plain terms, a casual word for a nightdress.

How do you pronounce “nightie”?

“Nightie” is pronounced NEYE-tee (/ˈnaɪti/ in IPA).

How do you use “nightie” in a sentence?

Here is “nightie” used in a sentence: “She threw on a nightie and headed to the kitchen for water.”

What part of speech is “nightie”?

“Nightie” is a noun.

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