Word History

Etymology

pajamas

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pj's was in 1930

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“Pj's.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pj%27s. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

pj's

noun plural

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