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nightgown

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/ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/ · night-gown

A loose-fitting dress worn by women to sleep in.

Meanings

nounformal

A loose-fitting dress worn by women to sleep in.

عورتوں کے لیے سونے کے وقت پہنا جانے والا ڈھیلا لباس۔

رات کا لباس

raat ka libaas

Synonyms

sleeping gownnightdresspajamasنیند کا لباسسوتن کا لباسپاجامہ

Antonyms

daywearformal wearoutdoor clothingدن کا لباسسسرال کا لباسباہر کا لباس

Common Collocations

  • silk nightgown
  • cotton nightgown
  • elegant nightgown

Example Sentences

She wore a beautiful nightgown to bed.

اس نے بستر پر ایک خوبصورت رات کا لباس پہنا۔

Us ne bistar par ek khoobsurat raat ka libaas pehna.

The nightgown was very comfortable and soft.

رات کا لباس بہت آرام دہ اور نرم تھا۔

Raat ka libaas bohat aaraam deh aur naram tha.

She received a lovely nightgown as a gift.

اسے ایک پیارا رات کا لباس تحفے میں ملا۔

Usay ek pyara raat ka libaas tohfe mein mila.

Easily Confused With

nightie:A nightie is often shorter and more casual than a traditional nightgown.

Word Family

nightwear
nounرات کا پہننا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a gown that you wear at night.

Imagine a soft, flowing dress hanging by your bed.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "nīhtgāwun" — night clothing

First known use: 14th century

The term has evolved from Old English to modern English, embodying both comfort and femininity in sleepwear.