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Definition of pajamas

pajamas

/pəˈdʒæ.məz/
(UK: pyjamas)
pa · ja · mas
Plural:pajamas
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• 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.

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