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pajamas

n. C / U
A1 Beginner US //pəˈdʒæməz// UK //pɐdʒˈɑːməz// pa·ja·mas Slang

n. the soft, comfortable clothes you wear when you go to sleep. They usually come in two pieces: a top and trousers.

n. a loose-fitting garment consisting of trousers and a jacket or shirt, worn for sleeping or lounging. Often used in the plural form to refer to the set.


SIMPLE

I put on my pajamas before getting into bed.

CONTEXTUAL

After a long day at work, she changed into her silk pajamas and relaxed on the sofa.

COMPLEX

While traditionally reserved for the bedroom, certain fashion trends have seen pajama-style silhouettes adapted for daytime streetwear, blending domestic comfort with public high-fashion aesthetics.

Synonyms
Origin

From Urdu پاجامہ (pājāma) (Hindi पाजामा (pājāmā)), from Classical Persian پَاجَامَه (pājāma, “trousers, drawers”), from پَا (pā, “leg”) + جَامَه (jāma, “garment”).

Usage

Usually plural; when used as a singular noun, it typically refers to a specific style or set. The spelling 'pajamas' is standard in American English, while 'pyjamas' is used in British English.

Pitfall

I am wearing a pajama.I am wearing pajamas.Like 'pants' or 'scissors', this word is typically used in the plural even when referring to a single set of clothing.

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