as in gown
a loose pullover garment worn in bed
preferred nightshirts over pajama sets
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Recent Examples of nightshirt
Petite Plume also sells silk pajama sets and nightshirts in whimsical prints, to make for a memorable gift.
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Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Best Cyber Monday Deals on Fashion and Beauty Stay cozy during the holidays with a soft nightshirt for 40% off, a pair of cozy slippers that's $50 off, and a stylish loungewear set for only $30.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 1 Dec. 2024
And a history of the regiment that protected Lincoln says that in Mary Todd Lincoln’s absence, Derickson slept in the same bed as Lincoln, in the President’s nightshirt.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 6 Sep. 2024
An 1895 book by Thomas Chamberlin, an officer in the regiment that guarded Lincoln, also mentioned the sleeping arrangement, and that Derickson would wear Lincoln’s nightshirts.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024
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Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Best Cyber Monday Deals on Fashion and Beauty Stay cozy during the holidays with a soft nightshirt for 40% off, a pair of cozy slippers that's $50 off, and a stylish loungewear set for only $30.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 1 Dec. 2024
And a history of the regiment that protected Lincoln says that in Mary Todd Lincoln’s absence, Derickson slept in the same bed as Lincoln, in the President’s nightshirt.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 6 Sep. 2024
An 1895 book by Thomas Chamberlin, an officer in the regiment that guarded Lincoln, also mentioned the sleeping arrangement, and that Derickson would wear Lincoln’s nightshirts.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightshirt
Noun
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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
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Palmer wore a sparkly pink gown; Riley, a jumpsuit speckled with tiny embroidered daisies.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Wearing only a short nightgown, Janet was face down in bed, her hands tied behind her back with the tie from her own bathrobe.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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This silky column dress was delicate, almost like sliding into an old nightgown.—
Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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“Nightshirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightshirt. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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