jammies
plural noun
jam·mies ˈja-mēz 
informal
: pajamas sense 2
It was, by then, nine fifteen and I wasn't sure how advisable it was to call on folks at that hour. I didn't think anyone would be in bed, but they might be in their jammies, engrossed in their favorite television show.
Sue Grafton
Sue Grafton
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web She was captured in her Peppa Pig jammies (and braids, beads and bows) for Pajama Day. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 Aug. 2022 The luxe jammies have double piped trimming around both legs and at the top of the button-up’s pocket. Vogue, 28 Mar. 2022 For kids who love to be comfy: Carter's pajamas Give them the gift of comfy cozy jammies this year, with a pair of festive holiday sleepwear from Carter's. Lindsey Hunter Lopez, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2020 For people who love to jump into jammies come bedtime, the most important thing is to be comfortable. Claire Gillespie, SELF, 7 Jan. 2022 Unpack the heirloom ornaments and the matching flannel jammies. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 29 Oct. 2021 This year, Oprah is planning to gift her friend Gayle King a set of these unisex organic cotton jammies from Jessica Alba's Honest Company. Alex Warner, PEOPLE.com, 5 Nov. 2021 The kids get holiday sheets on their beds, Christmas jammies, and each of them has a tree in their room. Lacey Howard, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2021 Last year, top-of-the-list items were desks and laptops – and maybe even Zoom-presentable jammies. Michelle Maltais, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2021 See More
Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 Aug. 2022 The luxe jammies have double piped trimming around both legs and at the top of the button-up’s pocket. Vogue, 28 Mar. 2022 For kids who love to be comfy: Carter's pajamas Give them the gift of comfy cozy jammies this year, with a pair of festive holiday sleepwear from Carter's. Lindsey Hunter Lopez, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2020 For people who love to jump into jammies come bedtime, the most important thing is to be comfortable. Claire Gillespie, SELF, 7 Jan. 2022 Unpack the heirloom ornaments and the matching flannel jammies. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 29 Oct. 2021 This year, Oprah is planning to gift her friend Gayle King a set of these unisex organic cotton jammies from Jessica Alba's Honest Company. Alex Warner, PEOPLE.com, 5 Nov. 2021 The kids get holiday sheets on their beds, Christmas jammies, and each of them has a tree in their room. Lacey Howard, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2021 Last year, top-of-the-list items were desks and laptops – and maybe even Zoom-presentable jammies. Michelle Maltais, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
by shortening & alteration
First Known Use
1912, in the meaning defined above