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pajama

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pa·ja·ma  (p-jäm, -jm)
n.
1. A loose-fitting garment consisting of trousers and a jacket, worn for sleeping or lounging. Often used in the plural.
2. Loose-fitting trousers worn in the Far East by men and women. Often used in the plural.
[Hindi pijma, loose-fitting trousers : Persian p, leg (from Middle Persian; see ped- in Indo-European roots) + Persian jmah, garment.]
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Noun1.pajamapajama - a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
pyjama
trouser, pant - (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately; "he had a sharp crease in his trousers"
2.pajamapajama - (usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers
jammies, pj's, pyjama
nightclothes, nightwear, sleepwear - garments designed to be worn in bed
sleeper - pajamas with feet; worn by children


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Forgetful of the fact that he wore only a thin pajama suit he led the way to the open window.
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The child looked around smiling and thrust its hands into the pockets of the pajamas.
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I do mean it, and I'm sure my sensible aunt will consent when she understands that these well I'll call them by an Indian name, and say pajamas are for underwear, and Rose can have as pretty frocks as she likes outside.
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