nightie
English
Alternative forms
- nighty
Etymology
night + -ie
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -aɪti
Noun
nightie (plural nighties)
- (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