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The word pajamas is one of a group of nouns that the singular is a shortened form for 'a pair of...'. These are called a binary noun, a word for something made up of two parts to form the whole. The singular is pajamas, the plural is two pairs of pajamas.
Other nouns in the binary group of 'a pair of...' are:
- pants
- slacks
- jeans
- glasses
- binoculars
- scissors
- tweezers
- tongs
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How do you spell pajamas?
The US spelling is pajamas. The UK is pyjamas.
What is plural noun form of pajamas?
The noun pyjamas (pajamas) is both the singular and the plural form.The noun pyjamas is an uncountablenoun of a group called binarynouns, words for something made up of two parts that function as one. Binary nouns are a short form for 'pair of'. Example: one pair of pyjamas, two pairs of pajamas.Other binary nouns include pants, shorts, glasses, binoculars, scissors, tweezers, etc.
What is the British English word for pajamas?
pajamas = pyjamas
How do you use the word pajamas in an sentence?
I would prefer for the pattern of my pajamas to be plaid. I'm switching to my flannel pajamas, for the winter temperatures.
Why are pajamas called pajamas?
The word "pyjama" or "pajama", which originally derives from the Persian_languageword was incorporated into the English language during British_Rajthrough the Hindustani_language
What are some examples of nouns that are always plural?
These nouns are always plural and they always take plural verbs: * glasses * pants/trousers * shorts * pajamas * jeans * people * police * scissors
How do you spell pygmas?
The term for certain diminunitive native tribes is pygmies (plural of pygmy).The term for lightweight bedclothes is pajamas (UK pyjamas).
How do you spell pajamas?
The US spelling is pajamas. The UK is pyjamas.
What are prison pajamas?
Prison pajamas are pajamas you wear in prison. (striped clothes)
Where the pajamas started?
pajamas origanated in India
What is plural noun form of pajamas?
The noun pyjamas (pajamas) is both the singular and the plural form.The noun pyjamas is an uncountablenoun of a group called binarynouns, words for something made up of two parts that function as one. Binary nouns are a short form for 'pair of'. Example: one pair of pyjamas, two pairs of pajamas.Other binary nouns include pants, shorts, glasses, binoculars, scissors, tweezers, etc.
What is the British English word for pajamas?
pajamas = pyjamas
What kind of pajamas does Superman wear?
Superman wears Chuck Norris pajamas. He wears Jack Bauer pajamas!
Who makes the pajamas that Meg Ryan wore in Sleepless in Seattle?
The pajamas that Meg Ryan wore in Sleepless in Seattle were a pair of pajamas that her daughter wore. The creator of the pajamas is unknown.
Where can pajamas with horses on them be bought?
There are many stores that sell pajamas with horses on them. Walmart sells these types of pajamas at any of their locations. Amazon also sells these types of pajamas on their website.
Can you make a sentence with the word pajamas?
He wears pajamas to bed.
Who invented pajamas?
Pajamas were invented in India and that is all I know!
