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ˈnaɪtˌgaʊnnight·gown

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. nightgown, gown, nightie, night-robe, nightdressnoun

    lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women

Wiktionary

  1. nightgownnoun

    A garment mainly worn by women for sleeping in.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Nightgownnoun

    A loose gown used for an undress.

    Etymology: night and gown.

    Since his majesty went into the field,
    I have seen her rise from her bed, throw
    Her night-gown upon her. William Shakespeare, Macbeth.

    They have put me in a silk night-gown, and a gaudy fool’s cap. Joseph Addison, Guardian, №. 113.

    No meagre muse-rid mope, adust and thin,
    In a dun night-gown of his own loose skin. Alexander Pope, Dunc.

Wikipedia

  1. Nightgown

    A nightgown, nightie or nightdress is a loosely hanging item of nightwear, today almost exclusively worn by women. A nightgown is made from cotton, silk, satin, or nylon and may be decorated with lace appliqués or embroidery at the bust and hem.A nightgown may have any neckline, and may have sleeves of any type, or be sleeveless, and any shoulder strap or back style. The length of a nightgown may vary from hip-length to floor-length. A short nightgown can be called a "shortie" or a "babydoll", depending on the style. The sweep (taper from top to bottom) of the night gown can vary from virtually straight, to full circle sweep, like the Olga gown pictured below. A slip nightgown may be used as a nightgown or as a full slip. Nightgowns may be worn with a matching outer garment, a robe, sheer chiffon peignoir or dressing gown, to make them appropriate for receiving guests.

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  1. nightgown

    A nightgown is a loose, typically long dress, designed to be worn in bed for sleeping. It is usually made from comfortable materials like cotton, silk, or satin and can come in various designs and lengths. Historically, it was primarily worn by women, but there are versions designed for men as well. Nowadays, it's common for both genders to use the term "nightgown," although men's versions are often called "nightshirts" or "sleep shirts".

Webster Dictionary

  1. Nightgownnoun

    a loose gown used for undress; also, a gown used for a sleeping garnment

Wikidata

  1. Nightgown

    A nightgown, nightie or nightdress is a loosely hanging item of nightwear, today almost exclusively worn by women. A nightgown is made from cotton, silk, satin, or nylon and may be decorated with lace appliqués or embroidery at the bust and hem. A nightgown may have any neckline, and may have sleeves of any type, or be sleeveless, and any shoulder strap or back style. The length of a nightgown may vary from hip-length to floor-length. A short nightgown can be called a "shortie" or a "babydoll", depending on the style. A slip nightgown may be used as a nightgown or as a full slip. Nightgowns may be worn with a matching outer garment, a robe, sheer chiffon peignoir or dressing gown, to make them appropriate for receiving guests. ⁕ Satin negligee ⁕ Long sheer nightgown ⁕ Sleepshirt ⁕ Black slip nightgown ⁕ Babydoll nightgown

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Nightgown in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Nightgown in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Nightgown in a Sentence

  1. RJ Intindola:

    She was daydreaming out the kitchen window into the backyard. And wondered what it would feel like being naked on the swing. That night, with everyone in bed, she removed her nightgown and walked across the backyard to the swing. She felt exhilaration because she wasn’t supposed to be there.

  2. Jessica Sebastian:

    My favorite part of this photo is how she is wearing her Wonder Woman nightgown, it perfectly represents the strength and courage of this little superhero.

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