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Definition of Pajama
1. Noun. A pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries.
2. Noun. (usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers.
Generic synonyms: Nightclothes, Nightwear, Sleepwear
Specialized synonyms: Sleeper
Definition of Pajama
1. Noun. (form of Attributive form pajamas) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pajama
1. a garment for sleeping or lounging [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pajama
Literary usage of Pajama
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. California Play and Pageantby California University. English Club by California University. English Club (1913)
"The mystery of the pajama is somewhat sacred. It is not a garment for mixed
society save in time of earthquake or conflagration. ..."
2. Under the Red Cross flag at home and abroad by Mabel Thorp Boardman (1917)
"One, a young man who had a lung injury, and who was thin and poor, was given one
of the beautiful pajama suits, his mother standing by, weeping for very joy ..."
3. Industrial Home Work in Massachusetts by Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics, Amy Hewes (1915)
"Making pajama frogs is easy work, requiring a certain knack which is soon acquired.
... No children were found working on pajama frogs. Sates of Pay. ..."
4. Labor Bulletin by Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics (1914)
"The work given out is turning collars, cuffs, neckbands and facings and making
buttonholes and pajama frogs. In no case was the making of the entire garment ..."
5. History of the American Field Service in France, ʻFriends of France", 1914-1917 by James William Davenport Seymour (1920)
"In the morning Harry presented a never-to-be-forgotten appearance: one belly-band,
a pink pajama top, a heavy woollen undershirt, a white St. Mark's sweater ..."
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