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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNightgown
/ˈnaɪt.ɡaʊn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A loose-fitting garment worn by women for sleeping.
"She slipped into her soft nightgown before going to bed." - 2
A similar garment worn by children or men for sleeping.
"The little boy wore a cozy nightgown as he prepared for bedtime."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'nightgown' originates from the Middle English term 'nightgoune', which is derived from the Old English 'niht' meaning 'night' and 'gūne' meaning 'gown'. Over time, the term evolved to refer specifically to a loose-fitting garment worn for sleeping.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Nightgown" is said worldwide
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chemise de nuit
Transliteration: ʃə.miz də nɥit
"Elle a mis sa chemise de nuit avant de se coucher."
Nachthemd
Transliteration: ˈnaχt.hɛmt
"Sie zog ihr Nachthemd an, bevor sie ins Bett ging."
camicia da notte
Transliteration: kaˈmi.tʃa da ˈnɔtte
"Indossò la camicia da notte prima di andare a dormire."
camisón
Transliteration: ka.miˈson
"Ella se puso el camisón antes de dormir."
camisola
Transliteration: ka.miˈzo.la
"Ela vestiu a camisola antes de ir para a cama."
रात की गाउन
Transliteration: raat ki gown
"उसने सोने से पहले रात की गाउन पहनी।"
睡衣
Transliteration: shuìyī
"她在睡觉前换上了睡衣。"
잠옷
Transliteration: jamot
"그녀는 잠자기 전에 잠옷으로 갈아입었다."
ナイトガウン
Transliteration: naitogau
"彼女は寝る前にナイトガウンに着替えた。"
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