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Definition of nightgown

nightgown

/ˈnaɪt.ɡaʊn/
night · gown
Plural:nightgowns
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nightgown Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A loose, dress-like garment worn in bed, typically by women and girls.

Example

"She slipped into a warm flannel nightgown before curling up with a book by the fire."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'night' and 'gown', first recorded in English in the early 15th century. Originally, it referred to a loose indoor gown worn over other clothes in the evening, rather than a garment worn specifically in bed.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nightgown. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nightgown
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