Nightwear
Nightwear
Nightwear, also known as sleepwear (IPA: /ˈnaɪtwɛər/), is clothing designed to be worn while sleeping. The style of nightwear worn may vary with the seasons, with warmer styles being worn in colder conditions and vice versa. Some styles or materials are selected to be visually appealing or erotic in addition to their functional purposes.
Etymology
The term "nightwear" is derived from the words "night" and "wear", indicating clothing worn during the night.
Types of Nightwear
Nightwear includes various types of garments. Some of the most common are:
- Pajamas - Loose fitting two-piece garments for women, men and children.
- Nightgown - A loosely hanging item of nightwear, today almost exclusively worn by women.
- Negligee - An often sheer and made of lightweight, flowing fabric nightwear for women.
- Babydoll - A short, sometimes sleeveless, loose-fitting nightgown or negligee for women.
- Onesie - A one-piece item of loungewear or sleepwear.
Related Terms
- Loungewear - Casual clothing suitable for relaxing and lounging at home.
- Undergarments - Items of clothing worn beneath outer clothes, usually in direct contact with the skin.
- Lingerie - Fashionable and possibly alluring undergarments.
- Robe - A loose-fitting outer garment.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nightwear
- Wikipedia's article - Nightwear
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