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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
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A long, loose shirt worn to bed, especially by men.
"He shuffled downstairs in his nightshirt to answer the door."

How to use nightshirt

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA long shirt worn for sleeping.

Word forms

nightshirts plural

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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.

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