nightgowns

noun

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

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Recent Examples of nightgowns From perfectly bridal pajama sets to sweet robes to delicate nightgowns both long and short, here are 24 options to consider. — Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026 Pajama sets, nightgowns and slips are all hung on delicate curving racks in the center of the room. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 July 2026 One example from the book that illustrates Perel’s tough-love approach was a couple who loved to cuddle, wearing comfortable clothes such as flannel nightgowns to unwind. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026 From shoulder pads to power suits and prom dresses to nightgowns, nothing is off limits. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026 Meanwhile, 52 percent of women want sleepwear like robes, pajamas or nightgowns compared to just 27 percent of men. — Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025 Okay, that sounded weird—but Carter’s sells a handful of their adorable holiday nightgowns for little girls with a matching version for their tiny doll BFFs. — Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
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gowns
Noun
  • Last awards season, the gossip around town, salacious and disturbing in equal measure, was that hotel suites all over Hollywood were populated by tailors taking in gowns coming straight off the runway.
    — Marti Noxon, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • For her wedding attire, McCord wore two gowns by Beverly Hills designer Mark Zunino and was styled by celebrity beautician René Horsch, according to People.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Nightgowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightgowns. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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