Meaning & Definition of word "Slumber"

Slumber

/ˈslʌm.bər/

1. A period of sleep, especially a deep or peaceful sleep.
- Example: After a long day at work, she sank into a deep slumber on the couch.
2. Sleepiness or drowsiness.
- Example: The warm sun made him overcome by slumber as he lay on the beach.

1. To sleep, especially peacefully or deeply.
- Example: The baby slumbered in her crib, unaware of the world around her.
2. To be in a state of inactivity or dormancy.
- Example: 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.

sopor:

A state of deep sleep.

dormancy:

A state of being inactive or dormant.

hypnos:

The Greek god of sleep.

Meaning: Hit the sack

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

Meaning: Catch some Z's

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