nighties

Loose sleeping garments

Nighties is the plural of nightie, a woman's or girl's nightgown—a loose garment worn for sleeping.

The word is informal and slightly diminutive, suggesting something light and feminine: She packed two nighties for the trip.

The singular is also spelled nighty.

sleepwear

negligee

Sheer woman's dressing gown

peignoir · sleepshirt · teddy · camisole · slip · robe · pajamas · loungewear · slippers · nightcap

feminine

lingerie

Women's fine intimate apparel

dainty · pastel · girlish · pretty · romantic · vintage · retro · lacy · ruffle · bow

fabric

silk

Fine woven insect fiber

chiffon · lace · jersey · modal · bamboo · nylon · polyester · fleece · voile · crepe

comfort

cozy

Warm and snug

lightweight · snug · gentle · relaxed · flowing · roomy · stretchy · comfy · warm · airy

Opposites
time of wear

nightiesdaywear

Clothing for daytime hours

office attire · activewear · sportswear · street clothes · streetwear

formality/context

nightiesevening gown

Woman's floor-length formal dress

formal dress · ball gown · business suit · power suit · cocktail dress

coverage/modesty

nightiesovercoat

Long warm outer garment

winter coat · parka · outerwear · layered clothing · snowsuit

Phrases
Family

nightie

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG