S sleep

American  

noun

1. slow-wave sleep.

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Etymology

Origin of S sleep

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

"Sleep researchers and clinicians have long recommended that adolescents get eight to 10 hours of sleep at a regular time every day of the week, but that's just not practical for a lot of adolescents, or people generally," said Melynda Casement, a licensed psychologist, associate professor in the UO's College of Arts and Sciences and director of the UO's Sleep Lab.

From Science Daily

The researchers also observed brain activity patterns that resembled the effects of a good night's sleep, counteracting the typical brain changes associated with sleep deprivation.

From Science Daily

That’s the work I’ve been putting in,” said Kehlani, who emphasizes how important getting a full night’s sleep and going to the gym is for her mentally.

From Los Angeles Times

We’ve considered a full night’s sleep—for us or the kids—a parenting victory.

From The Wall Street Journal

What Paul Theroux wrote 50 years ago in “The Great Railway Bazaar” is still true: “Anything is possible on a train: a great meal, a binge, a visit from card players, an intrigue, a good night’s sleep, and strangers’ monologues framed like Russian short stories.”

From Los Angeles Times