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Pyjamas/Pajamas
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Pyjamas vs. Pajamas
Pyjamas
/pəˈdʒɑːməz/
Loose clothing worn for sleeping or relaxing, typically consisting of a top and pants
Examples:
Synonyms:
sleepwear
nightwear
pajamas
Antonyms:
formalwear
suit
Pajamas
Clothing typically worn for sleeping, consisting of loose-fitting garments
Examples:
Synonyms:
sleepwear
nightwear
nightclothes
Antonyms:
daywear
Ways to tell them apart:
Pyjamas and pajamas are two different spellings of the same word.
Pyjamas is the preferred spelling in British English, while pajamas is used in American English.
Both words refer to the same type of clothing worn for sleeping.
Remember the
y
in pyjamas for
Yorkshire
to signify British spelling.
Think of the
a
in pajamas for
America
to remember the American spelling.
When to use pyjamas:
When to use pajamas:
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