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Meaning of "nightwear" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF NIGHTWEAR

nightwear  [ˈnaɪtˌwɛə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NIGHTWEAR

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conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Nightwear is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES NIGHTWEAR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

nightwear

Nightwear

Nightwear – also called sleepwear, nightclothes, or nightdress – is clothing designed to be worn while sleeping. The style of nightwear worn may vary with the seasons, with warmer styles being worn in colder conditions and vice versa. Some styles or materials are selected to be visually appealing or erotic in addition to their functional purposes. Nightwear includes: ▪ Adult onesie - and other all-in-one footed sleepsuits worn by adults but similar to an infant onesie or children's blanket sleeper, usually made from cotton, and marketed under a number of different brand names. ▪ Babydoll - a short, sometimes sleeveless, loose-fitting nightgown or negligee for women, generally designed to resemble a young girl's nightgown. ▪ Blanket sleeper - a warm sleeping garment for infants and young children. ▪ Chemise - when used in reference to sleepwear, it is a delicate, usually provocative, loose-fitting, sleeveless, shirt-like lingerie, similar to babydoll, but tighter at the hips. ▪ Negligee - loose, sensuous nightwear for women usually made of sheer or semi-translucent fabrics and trimmed with lace or other fine material, and bows.

Definition of nightwear in the English dictionary

The definition of nightwear in the dictionary is apparel worn in bed or before retiring to bed; pyjamas, nightdress, dressing gown, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NIGHTWEAR


agateware
ˈæɡɪtˌwɛə
anywhere
ˈɛnɪˌwɛə
basaltware
ˈbæsɔːltˌwɛə
Delaware
ˈdɛləˌwɛə
delftware
ˈdɛlftˌwɛə
everywhere
ˈɛvrɪˌwɛə
firmware
ˈfɜːmˌwɛə
flatware
ˈflætˌwɛə
footwear
ˈfʊtˌwɛə
freeware
ˈfriːˌwɛə
giftware
ˈɡɪftˌwɛə
graniteware
ˈɡrænɪtˌwɛə
hardware
ˈhɑːdˌwɛə
knitwear
ˈnɪtˌwɛə
software
ˈsɒftˌwɛə
somewhere
ˈsʌmˌwɛə
streetwear
ˈstriːtˌwɛə
swimwear
ˈswɪmˌwɛə
underwear
ˈʌndəˌwɛə
wetware
ˈwɛtˌwɛə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NIGHTWEAR

nightmare scenario
nightmarish
nightmarishly
nightmarishness
nightmary
nightpiece
nightrider
nightriding
nights
nightscope
nightshade
nightshirt
nightside
nightspot
nightstick
nightwalker
nightward
nightwatchman
nightwatchmen
nighty

WORDS THAT END LIKE NIGHTWEAR

beachwear
bridal wear
casual wear
childrenswear
evening wear
eyewear
loungewear
menswear
outerwear
outwear
rainwear
ready-to-wear
shapewear
sleepwear
sportswear
swear
the worse for wear
wear
womenswear
workwear

Synonyms and antonyms of nightwear in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «nightwear» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NIGHTWEAR

Find out the translation of nightwear to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of nightwear from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «nightwear» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

睡衣
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ropa de dormir
570 millions of speakers

English

nightwear
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

nightwear
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ملابس نوم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ночное
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

nightwear
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রাতের পোশাক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

vêtement de nuit
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pakaian tidur
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nachtwäsche
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ナイトウエア
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

잠옷
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nightwear
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bận đồ trong lúc ngu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

nightwear
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नाइटवियर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yatak kıyafeti
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

indumenti da notte
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bielizna nocna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

нічне
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

îmbrăcăminte de noapte
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

νυχτικά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

nagklere
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

nattdräkt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nattøy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of nightwear

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NIGHTWEAR»

The term «nightwear» is quite widely used and occupies the 31.113 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NIGHTWEAR» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «nightwear» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «nightwear» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about nightwear

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NIGHTWEAR»

Discover the use of nightwear in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to nightwear and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Firecode - fire safety in the NHS: operational provisions, ...
7.3 Items of nightwear are covered by the Nightwear (Safety) Regulations 1985 and the Nightwear (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1987. The regulations require nightwear to be appropriately labelled (for example "Keep away from fire" ).
Great Britain: Department of Health: Estates and Facilities Division, 2007
2
Manufacturing and mining: Numerical list of manufactured and ...
MADE IN KNITTING MILLS 31519211 Men's and boys' knit underwear, nightwear , and robes (including thermal, undershirts, undershorts and briefs, and woven boxer shorts), made in knitting mills 3151921100 Men's and boys' knit underwear , ...
‎2004
3
United States Census of Manufactures, 1954: General summary ...
Knitting mills primarily engaged in manufacturing underwear and nightwear are classified in Industry 2254, Knit Underwear Mills. For a detailed list of primary products of Industry 2341, refer to Table 6A, product codes 2341111 to 2341289.
‎1957
4
Current Industrial Reports: Apparel
... jean-cut casual slacks Shorts Sweatpants Workpants Underwear and nightwear: Pajamas and nightwear Robes Thermal underwear Undershirts (1/4 sleeve and athletic types) Knit undershorts and briefs Woven boxer shorts Other garments: ...
‎1991
5
Census of Manufactures: 1947. Product Supplement: Supplement
_ 837 3, 298 j 314 3, 302 Other garments made from warp knit fabrics, except women's and misses' nightwear ______ _ _ 24 227 Women's and misses' nightwear, including bedjackets and lounging pajamas ...
United States. Bureau of the Census, 1950
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Census of Manufactures, 1947: Quantity and Value Shipments ...
_ - 837 , I 314 3, 302 Other garments made from warp knit fabrics, except women's and misses' nightwear ______ _ _ 24 227 Women's and misses' nightwear, including bedjackets and lounging pajamas .
Maxwell R. Conklin, 1950
7
Census of Manufactures, 1947
[Money figures in thousands of dollars; quantity figures in thousands of dozens] 1947 1939 Garments cut Garments made PRODUCT Quantity Value Quantity Value Women's, misses', children's, and infants' underwear and nightwear, total ...
United States. Bureau of the Census, Maxwell R. Conklin, 1950
8
1997 economic census: Manufacturing and mining. Numerical ...
except robes, etc., intended for separate sale Men's, junior boys', and little boys' nightwear (including pajamas, night ... and infants' knit nightwear, except robes ( from yams or from fabrics knit in the same establishment) Women's, misses', ...
United States. Bureau of the Census, 1999
9
United States Census of Manufactures: 1954
Knitting mills primarily engaged in manufacturing underwear and nightwear are classified in Industry 2254, Knit Underwear Mills. For a detailed list of primary products of Industry 2341, refer to Table 6A, product codes 2341111 to 2341289.
United States. Bureau of the Census, 1957
10
United States Census of Manufactures: 1958: Industry statistics
Qirls' and teen-age girls' nightwear (sizes 8-16) Children's and infants' nightwear made from cotton and/or wool knit. Heavyweight sleeping garments made with feet Other knit nightwear, including gowns and kimonos Other knit nightwear ...
United States. Bureau of the Census, 1961

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NIGHTWEAR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term nightwear is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Meet the Woman Making Luxury Nightshirts for Barneys, The Line …
"People spend so much money on their bedrooms and sheets and it seems kind of weird not to buy some decent nightwear." She also points ... «Fashionista, Jul 15»
2
'Unruly' air passenger tied up with seatbelts, tape on Siberia Airlines …
Expecting to be able to snuggle up in first-class nightwear, the passengers were dismayed to find the A380 had run out of XL-sized clothes. «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
3
Kim Kardashian transforms in most natural shoot yet as she goes …
In a series of photos, she poses round the hotel in the denim baggy nightwear, clearly about ready to jump straight into her own duvet. «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
4
Robin Launches Sleepwear At Selfridges
Great nightwear makes her feel good. Being able to buy a brand that supports women's charities will make her feel even better." The collection ... «Vogue.co.uk, Jul 15»
5
Delta Galil Acquires PJ Salvage From Loomworks
"P.J. Salvage is one of the leading brands of fashionable pajamas, loungewear and intimates, with a style that transitions easily from nightwear ... «Apparel Magazine, Jul 15»
6
Wear yukata, use accessories to create mature touches
Yukata are said to originally have been nightwear people wore at home after taking a hot bath. In the Edo period (1603-1867), ordinary citizens ... «The Japan News, Jul 15»
7
Rihanna Went To Her Place Of Work In Her PJs, Because She's …
Rihanna's nightwear isn't jersey joggers and a baggy t shirt. Rihanna wore pink silk PJ bottoms with a matching silk robe, which she left open to ... «Grazia, Jul 15»
8
How designer Makeda Matheson turned cashmere into a cash cow
“I was meeting people like Olivia Von Halle [a British luxury nightwear designer] and Chinti & Parker [a British luxury ready-to-wear label] who ... «The Voice Online, Jul 15»
9
No sweat: breezy summer style for men
As the shifting sands of men's attire drift towards a more fluid, off-duty style, it was only a matter of time before our nightwear gets reappropriated ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
10
Big Brother's Jasmine Lennard is red hot for lucky Cristian
And this OTT nightwear is just the way to do it. Jasmine tweeted a picture of the red hot lacy number as she turned in last night, with the words: ... «Daily Star, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Nightwear [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/nightwear>. Apr 2024 ».
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