nightie

Example Sentences

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But in the combination of two puff-sleeved organza shift dresses embroidered with fuzzy pastel paisleys and sparkles like a fairy-tale nightie, and canvas painter’s pants.

From New York Times • Sep. 23, 2021

A fingerprint left at a Perth house by a male intruder dressed in a woman’s nightie in 1988 eventually led police to Edwards years later.

From Washington Times • Dec. 23, 2020

The star, 33, confessed he was "struggling" in the pictures, in which she's seen sporting a long blue nightie, slippers and grey cardigan.

From Fox News • Nov. 3, 2019

From my own wardrobe, I pick out a vintage oversized Mickey Mouse nightie; a Japanese-inspired kimono gown; and a pair of wide-leg plain black pyjama bottoms.

From The Guardian • Dec. 26, 2018

“You don’t have a nightie, Minerva. But look, you can change into your summer dress to sleep in tonight.”

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline