shuteye

[ shuht-ahy ]

/ ˈʃʌtˌaɪ /

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noun Informal.

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Origin of shuteye

First recorded in 1895–1900; shut + eye

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How to use shuteye in a sentence

But can you remember when you got some great shut-eye every night for a week?
Can’t Sleep? Your Guide to a Better Night’s Rest|DailyBurn|January 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The solemn rites of "shut-eye" determined that Webb was to stay and make camp while Hurley and I retraced our steps.
The Home of the Blizzard|Douglas Mawson
"And there's another reason why I want some shut-eye, too," he said.
Dave Dawson with the R.A.F|R. Sidney Bowen
"Guess you and I had better get some shut-eye too, pal," Tom told Bud.
Tom Swift and The Visitor from Planet X|Victor Appleton

"Shut-eye," he nodded, and turned back to his multifarious duties.
The Definite Object|Jeffery Farnol
And so my little golden apple is off and away for Shut-Eye Town!
Christmas Tales and Christmas Verse|Eugene Field

British Dictionary definitions for shuteye

shuteye

/ (ˈʃʌtˌaɪ) /

noun

an informal term for sleep

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