nightgown
noun
night·gown
ˈnīt-ˌgau̇n 
1
archaic
: dressing gown
2
: a loose garment for wear in bed
Examples of nightgown in a Sentence
decided to buy a flannel nightgown instead of pajamas
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My daughter was ridiculously enthused to dress her doll in this cute little nightgown.
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
The post included a series of pictures of the 67-year-old superstar seated on mattress on the floor in a gauzy light pink nightgown staring at the camera with an old-fashioned typewriter at her feet, striking the kinds of sultry looks that have been her signature for more nearly half a century.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
Or go for a one-piece, like a nightgown or a chemise, which eliminates one item from your carry-on.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Made from 100 percent cotton with a flowy, relaxed fit, the nightgown delivers cooling comfort no matter how high the dew point is.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
The post included a series of pictures of the 67-year-old superstar seated on mattress on the floor in a gauzy light pink nightgown staring at the camera with an old-fashioned typewriter at her feet, striking the kinds of sultry looks that have been her signature for more nearly half a century.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
Or go for a one-piece, like a nightgown or a chemise, which eliminates one item from your carry-on.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Made from 100 percent cotton with a flowy, relaxed fit, the nightgown delivers cooling comfort no matter how high the dew point is.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nightgown
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“Nightgown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightgown. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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nightgown
noun
night·gown
-ˌgau̇n
: a long loose garment worn in bed
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