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Definition of nightie

nightie

/ˈnaɪ.ti/
nigh · tie
Plural:nighties
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• noun

1

A loose-fitting dress or garment worn in bed, especially by a woman or child; an informal term for a nightgown or nightdress.

Example

"She slipped into a comfortable cotton nightie before reading a chapter of her book in bed."

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• Rhymes for nightie

• Nearby Words

nightgear
nightgown
nighthawk
nightie
nightingale
nightjar
nightlife

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century as an informal diminutive of 'nightgown' or 'nightdress', formed by attaching the familiar suffix '-ie' to 'night'.

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