nightclothes

Example Sentences

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In Montgomery City, Mo., Mr. Moskowitz observes, “people got out in their nightclothes to see the racers roar through” at 3:50 a.m.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

He spoke briefly to Elizabeth, who was in her nightclothes, before being hauled off by security guards.

From Reuters • Sep. 8, 2022

Behind him are lighted ones with people in their nightclothes standing in the road.

From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2018

Gerry Belcher, the hotel owner, said many people arrived "in just their nightclothes".

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2014

It took some convincing to explain my mission, but I spoke polite and firm and held out the bread pudding, and the children snuck out in their nightclothes and just about dove into the bowl.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson