pyjamas
[ puh-jah-muh z, -jam-uh z ]
/ pəˈdʒɑ məz, -ˈdʒæm əz /
noun (used with a plural verb) Chiefly British.
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pykno-,
pyknodysostosis,
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Definition for pyjamas (2 of 2)
pajamas
[ puh-jah-muh z, -jam-uh z ]
/ pəˈdʒɑ məz, -ˈdʒæm əz /
noun (used with a plural verb)
night clothes consisting of loose-fitting trousers and jacket.
loose-fitting trousers, usually of silk or cotton, worn by both sexes in Asia, especially in the East.
Also
especially British,
py·jam·as.
Origin of pajamas
1870–75; plural of
pajama < Hindi, variant of
pāyjāma < Persian
pāy leg +
jāma garment
OTHER WORDS FROM pajamas
pa·ja·maed, adjectiveExample sentences from the Web for pyjamas
British Dictionary definitions for pyjamas (1 of 2)
pyjamas
US pajamas
/ (pəˈdʒɑːməz) /
pl n
loose-fitting nightclothes comprising a jacket or top and trousers
full loose-fitting ankle-length trousers worn by either sex in various Eastern countries
women's flared trousers or trouser suit used esp for leisure wear
Word Origin for pyjamas
C19: from Hindi, from Persian
pāi leg +
jāmah clothing, garment