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pajama Synonyms

Another word for pajama

Choosing another word for pajama depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

(Usually in the plural, 'pajamas') A loose-fitting garment consisting of a matching jacket or shirt and trousers, worn for sleeping or lounging.

Usage Example

"She packed a comfortable pair of flannel pajamas for the weekend trip to the cabin."

Strongest
pyjama
pjs
jammies
Strong
sleepwear
nightwear
nightclothes
Weak
bedclothes
loungewear

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to, consisting of, or being a part of a set of pajamas, or involving the wearing of pajamas.

Usage Example

"The elementary school organized a special pyjama day to raise funds for the local library."

Strongest
pyjama

• noun (Context 3)

Loose lightweight trousers tied at the waist with a drawstring, worn by both sexes in parts of South and West Asia.

Usage Example

"Traditional cotton pajamas are commonly paired with a long tunic known as a kurta across northern India."

Strongest
pyjama
Strong
shalwar
salwar

Opposites of pajama

The opposite of pajama shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

daywear
streetwear
See all opposites of pajama

• Nearby Words

pair
pairable
pairing
pajama
pajamaed
pajamas
pak choy

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pajama. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pajama
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