Definition of NIGHTGOWN

nightgown

Plural: nightgowns

Noun

  • lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
  • A long loose robe worn mainly by women for sleeping in.
  • A dressing gown.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English nyght gowne. By surface analysis, night + gown.

Synonyms

gown, night-robe, nightdress, nightie

Scrabble Score: 17

nightgown: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
nightgown: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nightgown: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

nightgown: valid Words With Friends Word