nightie

Example Sentences

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But in the combination of two puff-sleeved organza shift dresses embroidered with fuzzy pastel paisleys and sparkles like a fairy-tale nightie, and canvas painter’s pants.

From New York Times • Sep. 23, 2021

A fingerprint left at a Perth house by a male intruder dressed in a woman’s nightie in 1988 eventually led police to Edwards years later.

From Washington Times • Dec. 23, 2020

It cost £40, was hailed as being as comfortable as a nightie and was as ubiquitous on the UK’s streets throughout the summer as chewing gum or pigeons.

From The Guardian • Dec. 31, 2019

The star, 33, confessed he was "struggling" in the pictures, in which she's seen sporting a long blue nightie, slippers and grey cardigan.

From Fox News • Nov. 3, 2019

And there was Camilla, in her flannel nightie, climbing into her bed.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck