# pajama

/pəˈdʒæmə/ (US) · /pɐdʒˈɑːmɐ/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pajama
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

a piece of clothing you wear to sleep in. It is usually made of soft cotton and has a loose fit.

For teachers: a garment worn for sleeping or relaxation, typically consisting of a loose-fitting top and trousers. Often used in the plural to refer to the set as a whole.

## Examples

- I wear my favorite pajama every night.
- She changed into her silk pajama before reading a book in bed.
- The hotel provides a set of high-thread-count cotton pajama for guests who prefer to sleep in the comfort of the resort's own fabric.

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