pajama

noun

pa·​ja·​ma pə-ˈjä-mə How to pronounce pajama (audio) -ˈja- How to pronounce pajama (audio)
: pajamas
pajamaed
pə-ˈjä-məd How to pronounce pajama (audio)
-ˈja-
adjective

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The Cotton Volume Sleeve Shirt is lighter than its counterpart and has a skin feel that’s similar to a pajama. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2026 The silky-soft, stretchy fabric feels like pajamas but looks put together enough for travel days, coffee runs, or work-from-home days. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026 Owners can leave toys, blankets, even used pajamas or socks inside the houses so the dogs can smell them and feel more comfortable. — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Oct. 2026 The smaller anthropomorphic bunny in pajamas ready to go to sleep? — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pajama

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu pājāma, from Persian pā leg + jāma garment

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pajama was in 1801

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“Pajama.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pajama. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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