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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Dressed in pajamas with her hair styled in a roller set, Kulture opens the fridge and puts ingredients in a bowl. — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Wear pajamas and use bedding made from cooling, breathable materials. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026 One of the new photos shows the brothers in matching pajamas, surrounding their baby sister in bed. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 The Preferred seats also receive upgraded bedding, a mattress pad, pajamas and an enhanced amenity kit. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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