Noun: nightgown 'nIt,gawn
- A loose, comfortable dress designed to be worn in bed, typically by women
"She slipped on her favourite silk nightgown before going to sleep";
- gown, nightie [informal], night-robe, nightdress, nighty [informal]
Derived forms: nightgowns
Type of: intimate apparel, lingerie, nightclothes, nightwear, sleepwear
Encyclopedia: Nightgown