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sleepwear

|sleep/wear|

B1

🇺🇸

/ˈsliːpˌwɛr/

🇬🇧

/ˈsliːpˌweə/

clothing for sleeping

Etymology
Etymology Information

'sleepwear' originates from the combination of 'sleep' and 'wear', where 'wear' refers to clothing.

Historical Evolution

'sleepwear' has always been a compound word in English, combining 'sleep' and 'wear'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'clothing for sleeping', and this meaning has remained consistent.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

clothing designed to be worn while sleeping.

She bought new sleepwear for the winter season.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/02/02 23:31