Definition of PAJAMAS

pajamas

Meanings

Noun

  • a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
  • (usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers
  • Clothes for wearing to bed and sleeping in, usually consisting of a loose-fitting shirt and pants/trousers.
  • Loose-fitting trousers worn by both sexes in various southern Asian countries including India.
  • The coloured uniform worn by players in professional limited overs matches.

Origin / Etymology

From Urdu پاجامہ (pājāma) (Hindi पाजामा (pājāmā)), from Classical Persian پَاجَامَه (pājāma, “trousers, drawers”), from پَا (pā, “leg”) + جَامَه (jāma, “garment”).

Synonyms

jammies, pajama, pj's, pyjama

Scrabble Score: 18

pajamas is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pajamas is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pajamas is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

pajamas is a valid Words With Friends word