Definition

Clothing designed to be worn while sleeping, such as pajamas or nightgowns.

Example

She put on her favorite sleepwear before going to bed.

Conversation

What do you usually wear for sleepwear?

I usually go with a comfy t-shirt and shorts.

That sounds nice! I prefer something a bit warmer, like pajamas.

Yeah, it depends on the season, right?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sleepwear → It is formed from "sleep" (from Old English *slæpan*, meaning to rest or slumber) and "wear" (from Old English *werian*, meaning to carry or to wear). The word "sleepwear" refers to clothing specifically designed to be worn while sleeping.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sleep' as the time when you rest and 'wear' as the clothes you put on. So, sleepwear is simply the clothes you wear for sleeping.

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