pyjamas
pih-JAH-muhz
Also spelled pajamas (US spelling)
Pyjamas (noun) means British spelling of loose clothing worn for sleeping, usually a top and trousers. Example: “He came downstairs still in his pyjamas.”
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British spelling of loose clothing worn for sleeping, usually a top and trousers.
"He came downstairs still in his pyjamas."
How to use pyjamas
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSleepwear consisting of a loose top and trousers.
UK vs US
British English spells it "pyjamas"; American English spells it "pajamas."
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Etymology
From Hindustani paijama/pajama, ultimately from Persian words for "leg garment."
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What does “pyjamas” mean?
The word “pyjamas” means british spelling of loose clothing worn for sleeping, usually a top and trousers. In plain terms, sleepwear consisting of a loose top and trousers.
How do you pronounce “pyjamas”?
“Pyjamas” is pronounced pih-JAH-muhz (/pɪˈd͡ʒɑːməz/ in IPA).
How do you use “pyjamas” in a sentence?
Here is “pyjamas” used in a sentence: “He came downstairs still in his pyjamas.”
What part of speech is “pyjamas”?
“Pyjamas” is a noun.
Where does the word “pyjamas” come from?
The word “pyjamas” comes from Persian. From Hindustani paijama/pajama, ultimately from Persian words for "leg garment.".
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