nightwear
|night/wear|
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/ˈnaɪtˌwɛr/
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/ˈnaɪtˌweə/
clothing for sleeping
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nightwear' originates from the combination of 'night' and 'wear', where 'night' refers to the time of darkness and 'wear' refers to clothing.
Historical Evolution
'nightwear' evolved from the Old English word 'niht' for 'night' and 'werian' for 'to wear', eventually becoming the modern English word 'nightwear'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'clothing worn at night', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
clothing designed to be worn while sleeping.
She bought new nightwear for the winter season.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/27 22:42