Pyjama

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Attributive form of pyjamas. British, attributive, form-of

    "They[…] have joined the pyjama parade, proposing sleepwear as outerwear as the new way to dress up for an evening of entertaining at home or on the town."

  2. 2
    (usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers wordnet
  3. 3
    a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries wordnet

Synonyms

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jammiespajamapajamaspj's

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"His pyjama top had blood stains on it."

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