pajamas
puh-JAH-muhz
Also spelled pyjamas (UK spelling)
Pajamas (noun) means Loose, comfortable clothing worn for sleeping, usually a top and trousers. Example: “He answered the door still in his pajamas.”
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Loose, comfortable clothing worn for sleeping, usually a top and trousers.
"She put on a coat over her new pair of pajamas."
"He answered the door still in his pajamas."
"She bought new pajamas for the winter."
How to use pajamas
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNightwear consisting of a matching top and bottoms.
UK vs US
Spelled "pajamas" in American English and usually "pyjamas" in British English.
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Etymology
From Hindustani pājāma, from Persian pāy ("leg") plus jāma ("garment") — originally loose trousers, later applied to sleepwear.
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What does “pajamas” mean?
The word “pajamas” means loose, comfortable clothing worn for sleeping, usually a top and trousers. In plain terms, nightwear consisting of a matching top and bottoms.
How do you pronounce “pajamas”?
“Pajamas” is pronounced puh-JAH-muhz (/pəˈd͡ʒɑ.məz/ in IPA).
How do you use “pajamas” in a sentence?
Here is “pajamas” used in a sentence: “He answered the door still in his pajamas.”
What part of speech is “pajamas”?
“Pajamas” is a noun.
Where does the word “pajamas” come from?
The word “pajamas” comes from Persian. From Hindustani pājāma, from Persian pāy ("leg") plus jāma ("garment") — originally loose trousers, later applied to sleepwear.
Is “pajamas” a common word?
“Pajamas” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
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