:"pyjama" redirects here. for other meanings of "pyjama" or "pajama" or similar see pajamas (disambiguation).  pajama in american english, spelled pyjama in most other countries (see spelling differences), often shortened to pjs, jimjams or jammies, can refer to several related types of clothing. pajamas are loose-fitting, two-piece garments derived from the original garment and worn chiefly for sleeping,"'moe' with owners james davis & wife, in bed in children's pajamas, at home.", life magazine, 1971, (photographer: ralph crane). but sometimes also for lounging,"model clad in lounging pyjamas featuring peg-top trousers like jodpurs for sale at neiman marcus" life magazine, 1939, (photographer: alfred eisenstaedt) also by both sexes."brazilian composer heitor villa-lobos playing native brazilian folk instrument from his collection, while wearing jacket over his pajamas & smoking cigarette; at home." life magazine, 1945 (photographer: unknown; location: rio de janeiro) more generally, pajamas may refer to several garments, for both daywear and nightwear, derived from traditional pajamas and involving variations of style and material. the word pyjama or pajama was incorporated into the english language from c. 1800 through the hindustani , itself from the persian word  lit. "leg-garment"). the original pajÄmÄ are loose, lightweight trousers fitted with drawstring waistbands worn by muslims in india and adopted by europeans there.dictionary meaning: pajama; thefreedictionary; free online dictionary, thesaurus, and encyclopedia; cf. the oxford english dictionary. 1989 edition. oxford university press. oxford and london. ==types of pajamas== ===traditional=== traditional pajamas consist of a jacket-and-trousers combination made of soft fabric, such as flannel;"girl sitting on bed and wearing striped flannel pajamas and donald duck slippers." life magazine, december 1949, (photographer: nina leen). the jacket element usually has a placket front and its sleeves have no cuffs.
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