Definition & Meaning of "nightie"in English

Nightie

a loose-fitting piece of clothing worn by women or girls before bed

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Inanimate

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

gender specific

Plural form

nighties

Masculine Singular

pajamas

Female Singular

nightie

neutral form

sleepwear

Examples

She chose a silky nightie to wear on her honeymoon, feeling both elegant and comfortable.

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