lie-abed

[ lahy-uh-bed ]

noun
  1. a person who remains in bed until a relatively late hour; late riser.

Origin of lie-abed

1
First recorded in 1755–65

Words Nearby lie-abed

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How to use lie-abed in a sentence

  • They don't want to lie abed after their long winter's sleep; they want to be awake and see what is going on in the world.