nightie

noun night·ie \ˈnī-tē\

; especially : a sexy and often short nightgown that is worn by women

plural night·ies

Full Definition of NIGHTIE

: a nightgown for a woman or child

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night·ie or nighty

nightgown + -ie

First Known Use: 1871

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