Meaning & Definition of word "Pajama"

Pajama

/pəˈdʒɑːmə/

1. a loose-fitting pair of trousers and a matching top, worn for sleeping or lounging.
- Example: After a long day, I changed into my favorite pajamas and settled in for a movie night.
2. clothing worn for sleeping, typically consisting of a top and bottom.
- Example: She always buys new pajamas for Christmas to start the holiday season in style.
3. the trousers worn with a matching top or shirt as sleepwear, often made of soft materials.
- Example: He prefers wearing cotton pajamas because they are comfortable and breathable.
4. in some cultures, the term may refer to lightweight clothing worn casually.
- Example: During the summer, he often wears his pajamas outside to enjoy the warm evenings.

●From Hindi 'पजामा' (pajama), meaning 'leg garment'.

in your pajamas:

Dressed in pajamas, often used to indicate being at home or in a relaxed state.

pajama party:

A social gathering where guests, often children, wear pajamas.

nightgown:

A woman's loose, lightweight dress worn to bed.

robe:

A loose fitting outer garment worn before and after bathing or sleeping.

slippers:

Soft footwear typically worn indoors.

Meaning: PJs

● Example Sentence: I love wearing my PJs on a lazy Sunday.

Meaning: jammy

● Example Sentence: He's such a jammy, lounging around all day in his pajamas.