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| bathrobe |
a loose garment worn before or after bathing, over pajamas, or for relaxing in the home. |
| nonsense |
Nonsense is something you say or do that is silly or has no meaning that anyone can understand. A sentence like "A banana ate my brother's pajamas" is nonsense. Sometimes we use nonsense for fun. [1/2 definitions] |
| pajamas |
Pajamas are clothes that some people wear when they sleep at night. A pair of pajamas is made up of a loose jacket or top and pants made of comfortable material. |
| robe |
a loose, comfortable gown worn at home, often after a bath or shower or over one's nightgown or pajamas; bathrobe. [1/3 definitions] |
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