What does nightie mean?

Definitions for nightie
ˈnaɪ tinight·ie

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word nightie.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. nightgown, gown, nightie, night-robe, nightdressnoun

    lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women

GCIDE

  1. nightienoun

    Any loose-fitting clothing for wear in bed.

Wiktionary

  1. nightienoun

    A woman's nightgown or nightdress; a dress-like garment worn to bed.

    I was too embarrassed to answer the door in my nightie.

Wikipedia

  1. nightie

    A nightgown, nightie or nightdress is a loosely hanging item of nightwear, and is commonly worn by women and girls. A nightgown is made from cotton, silk, satin, or nylon and may be decorated with lace appliqués or embroidery at the bust and hem.A nightgown may have any neckline, and may have sleeves of any type, or be sleeveless, and any shoulder strap or back style. The length of a nightgown may vary from hip-length to floor-length. A short nightgown can be called a "shortie" or a "babydoll", depending on the style. The sweep (taper from top to bottom) of the night gown can vary from virtually straight, to full circle sweep, like the Olga gown. A slip nightgown may be used as a nightgown or as a full slip. Nightgowns may be worn with a matching outer garment such as a robe, a sheer chiffon peignoir, or a dressing gown, to make them appropriate for receiving guests.

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  1. nightie

    A nightie, short for nightgown, is a loosely hanging item of nightwear for women, typically made from silk, satin, or cotton. It is often designed with thin shoulder straps, lace details or it may be long sleeved. Its length typically ranges from hip-length ("shortie") to floor-length ("maxi") but is often knee-length.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of nightie in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of nightie in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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