What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pyjama
Example
I always wear my pyjamas when I go to bed. [pyjamas: noun]
Example
She changed into her pyjamas after taking a shower. [pyjamas: plural noun]
nightclothes
Example
She put on her nightclothes and got into bed. [nightclothes: plural noun]
Example
He prefers to wear nightclothes made of soft cotton. [nightclothes: plural noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Nightclothes is a more common term than pyjamas in American English. In British English, pyjamas is more commonly used than nightclothes.
Whatβs the difference in the tone of formality between pyjama and nightclothes?
Pyjamas is a more formal term than nightclothes. While pyjamas may be used in formal contexts, nightclothes is typically used in informal settings.
