nighty

Bedtime loose garment

A nighty is a woman's or girl's nightgown—a loose garment worn for sleeping.

The diminutive suffix gives it a casual, slightly childish feel: She put on her nighty and climbed into bed.

Also spelled nightie.

garment

nightshirt

Loose sleeping garment

babydoll · peignoir · gown · robe · pajamas · jammies · sleepwear · nightwear · loungewear · bedclothes

feminine

lingerie

Women's fine intimate apparel

  • laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
  • silkFine woven insect fiber
  • satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth

chiffon · delicate · boudoir · elegance · sensuous · allure · glamour · trousseau · bridal · sheer

comfort

cozy

Warm and snug

relaxation · plush · fleece · velvet · ease · restful · bedtime · lounging · unwinding · homey

bedtime

sleep

Recurring unconscious repose

blanket · duvet · bed · drowsy · moonlight · nocturnal · rest · snooze · doze · peaceful

Opposites
time of wear

nightydaywear

Clothing for daytime hours

day dress · sundress · work clothes · street clothes · office attire

formality/setting

nightyevening gown

Woman's floor-length formal dress

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

coverage/modesty

nightypajamas

Sleepwear set

flannel pajamas · onesie · long johns · thermal underwear · housecoat

Phrases
Family

night, midnight, overnight, nightly, nightgown, goodnight, nightdress, nightie, nighties

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G