Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun pyjama
2 senses of pyjama
Sense 1
pajama, pyjama -- (a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries)
=> trouser, pant -- ((usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately; "he had a sharp crease in his trousers")
Sense 2
pajama, pyjama, pj's, jammies -- ((usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers)
=> nightwear, sleepwear, nightclothes -- (garments designed to be worn in bed)