nightgown n 1: lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women [syn: {nightgown}, {gown}, {nightie}, {night- robe}, {nightdress}]
Nightgown \Night"gown`\, n. A loose gown used for undress; also, a gown used for a sleeping garment. [1913 Webster]
nightclothes \nightclothes\ n. garments designed to be worn in bed, such as {pyjamas}, a {nightgown}, etc. Syn: nightwear. [WordNet 1.5]