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pyjama

noun (pyjamas — usually plural; pyjama as an adjective: pyjama top)

«pyjama» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

  1. (pyjamas) Loose, comfortable clothes for sleeping in, usually a top and trousers. tree →
  2. (pyjama, before another noun) Belonging to pyjamas: «pyjama party», «pyjama top». tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and routines: put on pyjamas at bedtime; «pyjama day» at school for charity. In hygiene, change pyjamas regularly. Phrases: «a pair of pyjamas», «in your pyjamas», «pyjama party», «PJs».

Examples

  • I put on my pyjamas after my bath. tree →
  • We had a pyjama party at my friend's house. tree →
  • My pyjama top has stars on it. tree →
  • It was pyjama day at school, so we came in our PJs. tree →
  • Grandpa gave me a new pair of pyjamas. tree →
  • Don't go outside in your pyjamas! tree →

Note

Usually plural: «pyjamas» or «a pair of pyjamas». UK spelling «pyjamas»; US spelling «pajamas». Short form: «PJs». Use «pyjama» (singular) only before another noun.

On Mova

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