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

I was in my nightie and barefoot as I walked the few steps down the landing.

From The Guardian • Jun. 27, 2020

Lena Dunham has opened up about her battle with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome after she was photographed in a nightie with a walking stick.

From Fox News • Nov. 3, 2019

“Get you some pj’s and a nightie and a robe and some slippers,” she said.

From "Girls Like Us" by Gail Giles