Thesaurus results for NIGHTGOWN

nightgown

noun

ˈnīt-ˌgau̇n

Definition of nightgown next

as in gown

a loose pullover garment worn in bed decided to buy a flannel nightgown instead of pajamas

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Recent Examples of nightgown This week, Julia Fox became an unexpected adopter of conservative kitsch at the Fashion Trust US Awards, arriving in a frilly satin salmon pink oversized nightgown from rising cult label Ashley Williams. —

Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026 Rabell was wearing her nightgown, sobbing, shaking and slumped against her cane when Horta picked her up, Horta said. —

Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026 From shoulder pads to power suits and prom dresses to nightgowns, nothing is off limits. —

Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026 Hannah was barefoot, wearing a shirt as a nightgown, and Kennedy was clad only in his boxers. —

Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nightgown

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gown

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To accentuate her silver metallic gown, Twain rocked rocked full bangs teamed with long auburn tresses.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Palmer wore a sparkly pink gown; Riley, a jumpsuit speckled with tiny embroidered daisies.

— Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026