nightie

Example Sentences

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I flung back the covers and danced in my nightie.

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

Style tip: This is a hard-working holiday outfit: a roomy kaftan or a maxidress is a perfect beach cover-up, nightie or comfy airport option.

From The Guardian • Aug. 14, 2019

“You don’t have a nightie, Minerva. But look, you can change into your summer dress to sleep in tonight.”

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline