Slumber

/ˈslʌm.bər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A period of sleep, especially a deep or peaceful sleep.

After a long day at work, she sank into a deep slumber on the couch.

Sleepiness or drowsiness.

The warm sun made him overcome by slumber as he lay on the beach.

verb

To sleep, especially peacefully or deeply.

The baby slumbered in her crib, unaware of the world around her.

To be in a state of inactivity or dormancy.

The project has been slumbering for years, waiting for funding to resume.

Middle English 'slombren,' from Old English 'slumrian,' meaning 'to sleep.'

slumber party:

A social gathering of children or teenagers at a home where they stay overnight.

deep slumber:

A deep and restful sleep.

fall into slumber:

To begin to sleep.

Hit the sack

I'm ready to hit the sack; it's been a long day.

Catch some Z's

I need to catch some Z's before my exam tomorrow.