nightie

Example Sentences

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Then, I buttoned up my gray flannel nightie and settled in for the long night to come.

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2022

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

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

It feels wrong, which I realise is because I’d worn said nightie and gown as they were intended – as actual pyjamas – the night before.

From The Guardian • Dec. 26, 2018

After dinner I went to my room, put on my nightie, and read.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly