English Explanatory Dictionary

nightie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A woman's nightgown or nightdress for wearing to bed.
phrase
  1. Alternative form of nighty (“good night”).

Pronunciation

/ˈnaɪti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-nightie.wav

Word forms

nightie nighties nighty

Etymology

From night + -ie (diminutive suffix).

Related words

lingerie negligee

Derived words

off like a bride's nightie
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