noun
nightshirt
Nightshirt (noun) means a long, loose shirt worn to bed, especially by men. Example: “He shuffled downstairs in his nightshirt to answer the door.”
noun
1
A long, loose shirt worn to bed, especially by men.
"He shuffled downstairs in his nightshirt to answer the door."
"He wore a blue striped nightshirt and bedroom slippers."
How to use nightshirt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA long shirt worn for sleeping.
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Word forms
- Plural
- nightshirts
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He shuffled downstairs in his _____ to answer the door.
Etymology
From night + shirt.
Frequently asked questions
What does “nightshirt” mean?
The word “nightshirt” means a long, loose shirt worn to bed, especially by men. In plain terms, a long shirt worn for sleeping.
How do you use “nightshirt” in a sentence?
Here is “nightshirt” used in a sentence: “He shuffled downstairs in his nightshirt to answer the door.”
What part of speech is “nightshirt”?
“Nightshirt” is a noun.
What is the meaning of nightshirt?
"nightshirt" (noun) means a long, loose shirt worn to bed, especially by men.
