nightgown

[nahyt-goun] / ˈnaɪtˌgaʊn /

NOUN

dress in which to sleep

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lingerie pajamas

STRONG

negligee nightdress nightie nightshirt sleeper

WEAK

PJs bedgown nightrobe

Example Sentences

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As someone who likes to be at home in her creams and nightgown, how have you adapted to the life of an up-and-coming pop star?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2025

After nine hours at the hospital, I got dressed in the only piece of clothing I had with me: my nightgown.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2024

He then asked her about her arrest, which he said she had claimed saw her being led away from her home in a nightgown.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2023

Nap dress: The elevated nightgown won devoted fans during the pandemic.

From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2023

She folded up the nightgown and put it back in the case.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier