Definition

A loose piece of clothing that women and girls wear to sleep in.

Example

She put on her nightgown before going to bed.

Conversation

I just bought a new nightgown for the summer.

Oh, nice! What does it look like?

It's light and flowy, perfect for warm nights.

That sounds really comfortable; I need to get one too!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nightgown → It is formed from "night" (from Old English *niht*, meaning the period of darkness) and "gown" (from Old French *goune*, meaning a long dress or garment). A nightgown is a garment worn during the night, typically for sleeping.

Memory Tip

Think of the time of 'darkness' ('night') when you wear a 'long dress' ('gown') to sleep. This helps you remember that a nightgown is a dress worn at night.

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