PYJAMA

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does pyjama mean? 

• PYJAMA (noun)
  The noun PYJAMA has 2 senses:

1. a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries

2. (usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers

  Familiarity information: PYJAMA used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• PYJAMA (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

pajama; pyjama

Hypernyms ("pyjama" is a kind of...):

pair of trousers; pant; trousers ((usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately)

Sense 2

Meaning:

(usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

jammies; pajama; pj's; pyjama

Hypernyms ("pyjama" is a kind of...):

nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear (garments designed to be worn in bed)

Domain usage:

plural; plural form (the form of a word that is used to denote more than one)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "pyjama"):

sleeper (pajamas with feet; worn by children)