nightwear

Clothes for sleeping

Nightwear is clothing designed for sleeping—pajamas, nightgowns, nightshirts, and the like.

The term is slightly more formal than pajamas and broader, covering the whole category: The store's nightwear section featured silk robes and cotton sleep sets.

Also spelled as two words: night wear.

garments

pajamas

Sleepwear set

nightie · peignoir · babydoll · sleepshirt · onesie · bedjacket · chemise · camisole · loungewear · yukata

intimates

lingerie

Women's fine intimate apparel

  • slipMinor error or misstep
  • teddyOne-piece intimate garment
  • boudoirWoman's private chamber

negligee · babydoll · camisole · intimates · trousseau · honeymoon · bridal · seductive · sheer · lace

fabrics

flannel

Soft napped cloth

  • silkFine woven insect fiber
  • satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
  • cottonPlant fiber for textiles

fleece · velvet · linen · cashmere · modal · bamboo · terry cloth · lace · chiffon · jersey

sleep

bedtime

Designated hour for retiring

  • slumberLight, restful unconsciousness
  • restCessation of activity
  • dreamsInvoluntary sleep visions

dozing · napping · relaxation · unwinding · retiring · turning in · drowsiness · snooze · siesta · repose

features

softness

Yielding to gentle pressure

elasticity · lightweight · snugness · coziness · looseness · drawstring · buttons · pockets · collar · hemline

fashion

designer

One who plans appearances

  • luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
  • coutureCustom high-fashion design
  • boutiqueSmall specialized retail shop

collection · runway · chic · elegant · vintage · retro · bespoke · tailored · silhouette · aesthetic

Categories
Opposites
time of day for wearing

nightweardaywear

Clothing for daytime hours

daily wear · casual wear · street clothes

formality and public visibility

nightwearformalwear

Elegant occasion attire

formal attire · business attire · office wear · dress clothes · outerwear

activity context

nightwearworkwear

Garments for employment

activewear · sportswear · athletic wear · work clothes · uniforms

Family

wear, night, underwear, nightgown, nightcap, outerwear, nightdress, nightshirt, sleepwear

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