nightgown

== English == === Alternative forms === night-gown (archaic) === Etymology === From Middle English nyght gowne. By surface analysis, night +‎ gown. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/ === Noun === nightgown (plural nightgowns) A long loose robe worn mainly by women for sleeping in. Synonyms: nightdress, nightie A dressing gown. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== négligée