sleepwear

noun

sleep·​wear ˈslēp-ˌwer How to pronounce sleepwear (audio)

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Must-have item: Pajama dressing at Dolce & Gabbana was definitely enticing—after all, who wouldn’t want crystal-encrusted sleepwear? Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 June 2025 The breathable fabric also stays fresh and clean after multiple wears, reducing the need to pack excessive sleepwear. Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025 Founder Hattie Tennant has slowly built its ready-to-wear line, and a sleepwear range launched late last year. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 May 2025 Over an hour later, the women flooded into the lobby wearing chic sleepwear sets. Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for sleepwear

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sleepwear was in 1935

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“Sleepwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/dictionary/sleepwear. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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