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Definition of pajamas

pajamas

/pəˈdʒæ.məz/
(UK: pyjamas)
pa · ja · mas
Plural:pajamas
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pajamas Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A loose-fitting two-piece garment consisting of a top and trousers, worn primarily for sleeping or lounging.

Example

"After a long and exhausting day at work, she immediately changed into her comfortable flannel pajamas."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In North American English, the standard spelling is 'pajamas', whereas in British and Commonwealth English, it is spelled 'pyjamas'. It is treated grammatically as a plural noun, typically paired with 'a pair of'.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Urdu and Hindi 'pāyjāma' (meaning 'loose trousers'), which derives from Persian 'pāy' (leg) and 'jāma' (garment). Originally referring to loose trousers worn in the Middle East and South Asia, it was adopted by European colonizers as sleepwear.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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