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Definition of jammies

jammies

/ˈdʒæm.iz/
jam · mies
Plural:jammies
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• noun

1

A loose, comfortable garment or two-piece set of clothing worn for sleeping or lounging, especially by children; pajamas.

Example

"The children put on their warmest flannel jammies and gathered by the fireplace for a bedtime story."

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• Rhymes for jammies

• Nearby Words

jamesia
jammed
jammer
jammies
jammy
jamon
jampacked

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the mid-20th century as an informal, diminutive shortening of 'pajamas', which entered English from the Hindi and Persian word 'pāy-jāma', literally meaning 'leg garment'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jammies. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jammies
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