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- [nahyt-klohz, -klohth z]
- /ˈnaɪtˌkloʊz, -ˌkloʊðz/
- /ˈnaɪt.kləʊðz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nahyt-klohz, -klohth z]
- /ˈnaɪtˌkloʊz, -ˌkloʊðz/
Definitions of nightclothes word
- noun nightclothes Clothes worn to bed. 1
- noun plural nightclothes Nightclothes are clothes that you wear in bed. 0
- noun plural nightclothes clothes worn in bed 0
- noun plural nightclothes clothes to be worn in bed, as pajamas 0
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Origin of nightclothes
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; night + clothes
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Parts of speech for Nightclothes
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nightclothes popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for nightclothes
noun nightclothes
- pyjamas — night clothes consisting of loose-fitting trousers and jacket.
- pajamas — night clothes consisting of loose-fitting trousers and jacket.
- sleepwear — garments, as nightgowns or pajamas, worn for sleeping or at bedtime.
- nightwear — night clothes.
- underwear — clothing worn next to the skin under outer clothes.
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