nightshirt

Long bedtime garment

A nightshirt is a loose, shirt-like garment worn for sleeping, typically reaching to the knees or below.

Once standard sleepwear for men, nightshirts have largely given way to pajamas, though they remain in use: He padded to the kitchen in his nightshirt.

garment

nightie

Women's sleep garment

chemise · sleepsuit · onesie · loungewear · sleepwear · smock · tunic · kurta · dashiki · shift

comfort

cozy

Warm and snug

breathable · lightweight · gentle · soothing · relaxed · restful · comfortable · plush · warm · airy

fit

oversized

Exceeding typical dimensions

  • roomyHaving generous interior space
  • baggyLoose and drooping
  • flowingMoving continuously onward

loose · voluminous · ample · relaxed · unrestricted · billowy · draped · knee-length · long-sleeved · buttoned

fabric

flannel

Soft napped cloth

  • cottonPlant fiber for textiles
  • linenFlax-derived textile
  • silkFine woven insect fiber

satin · fleece · thermal · muslin · chambray · jersey · broadcloth · poplin · cambric · batiste

bedtime

sleep

Recurring unconscious repose

duvet · blanket · mattress · slippers · rest · nightstand · moonlight · dreamland · evening · retiring

Categories
Opposites
time of wear

nightshirtdaywear

Clothing for daytime hours

street clothes · work clothes · business attire · dress shirt · office wear

formality/context

nightshirtevening gown

Woman's floor-length formal dress

tuxedo · formal wear · dress shirt · formalwear · business suit

Family

nightshirts

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G