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Meaning of pajamas in English
Pronunciation
/pəˈdʒɑməz/
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Noun
pajamas
Etymology
early 19th century: from Urdu and Persian, from pāy‘leg’ + jāma‘clothing’
Definitions
1.
loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging
Examples
« have a jacket top and trousers »
2.
lightweight trousers worn in various Eastern countries