pajamas
Translation
pyjamas
Examples
I need to buy new pajamas.
I need to buy new pyjamas.
He wears a pair of silk pajamas.
He wears a pair of silk pyjamas.
Grammar Patterns
a pair of pajamas a single set of pajamas She bought a new pair of pajamas.
Similar Words
Synonyms: PJs, nightgown, sleepwear
Etymology
From Hindi 'pāy-jāma', from Persian 'pāy' (leg) + 'jāma' (garment).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'jam' session for your legs. The word originally referred to loose trousers.