nightgown
pronunciation
How to pronounce nightgown in British English:
UK [ˈnaɪtgaʊn]
How to pronounce nightgown in American English:
US [ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn]
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- Noun:
- lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
Word Origin
- nightgown (n.)
- also night-gown, c. 1400, from night + gown.
Example
- 1. They told me you were in a nightgown .
- 2. Here I am getting ready for bed in my nightgown .
- 3. Can I get a nightgown instead ?
- 4. She is wearing a nightgown .
- 5. I love my flannel nightgown .