nightie

English

Alternative forms

• nighty

Etymology

night +‎ -ie

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈnaɪti/
• Rhymes: -aɪti

Noun

nightie (plural nighties)

1. (informal) A woman's nightgown or nightdress for wearing to bed.

   I was too embarrassed to answer the door in my nightie.

Derived terms

• off like a bride's nightie

Translations

sleeping garment worn by women — see nightgown

See also

• lingerie
• negligee

Anagrams

• Hignite, thingie