sleepwear

noun

sleep·​wear ˈslēp-ˌwer How to pronounce sleepwear (audio)
Synonyms of sleepwearnext
: nightclothes

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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and Eberjey have introduced the yacht collection’s first sleepwear capsule, made from washable mulberry silk with a blue-and-white wave print inspired by the sea. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Halle Berry is putting an NSFW twist on sleepwear amid her romantic tropical getaway with fiancé Van Hunt. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 July 2026 Dreamwear, which makes Hanky Panky’s sleepwear and loungewear, has been licensed to manufacture Cosabella’s sleepwear and loungewear for retail distribution. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 Scroll through to find deals on seasonal sheets, sleepwear, and more, with discounts of up to 45% off. — Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sleepwear

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sleepwear was in 1935

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“Sleepwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleepwear. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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