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noun

nightie n.

Any loose-fitting clothing for wear in bed.

Especially: A loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women; a nightgown.

Synonyms: nightgown, night-robe, nightdress.

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Etymology of 'Nightie'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Nightie" Quotes from Famous Books

... he said, "has got pink ribbons in her nightie; it's lovely, and she doesn't do her hair ...

— The Professional Aunt • Mary C.E. Wemyss

... ain't pierced," he explained; "but she'll hev a reel splendid time lookin' at 'em, jest as I uster hev with my nightie." ...

— Bunch Grass - A Chronicle of Life on a Cattle Ranch • Horace Annesley Vachell

... a million years ago, but really only within the present week, I felt cold as I stood by my stove and plaited my hair—I have nice hair, Lorna, haven't I? But I didn't seem to notice it. I was in my nightie and I shivered. My white chiffon bedspread with the pink roses strewn over it was near, so I drew it close about me and felt that I had protected myself from the chill. It wasn't an external chill that made me quake, but ...

— Letters of a Dakota Divorcee • Jane Burr

... was ready to rush down to investigate, Tacks came bounding up the stairs, two steps at a time, clad only in his nightie. ...

— Back to the Woods • Hugh McHugh

... you know actually that you climbed out the window in your nightie, and sat on a limb of the tree exactly like Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens? I shall never forget how cute you looked, even in lantern lights, as you hugged the button ball tree!" and at the joyous memory all the girls fairly rolled in glee. Grace slid off the improvised ...

— The Girl Scouts at Bellaire - Or Maid Mary's Awakening • Lilian C. McNamara Garis

Words linked to "Nightie" : intimate apparel, sleepwear, gown, nightcap, nightdress, nightgown