shuteye

American

[shuht-ahy] / ˈʃʌtˌaɪ /

noun

Informal.

sleep.

shuteye British

/ ˈʃʌtˌaɪ /

noun

an informal term for sleep

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Etymology

Origin of shuteye

First recorded in 1895–1900; shut + eye

Example Sentences

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With a third of American adults already not getting the recommended seven hours of nightly shuteye, catching up can be difficult.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024

Due to the rise in both technology and sleep issues, "white noise" sound machines, apps and streaming playlists have become a necessity for many to get some good shuteye.

From Salon • Jul. 23, 2023

She says we need to have airflow to feel cool when sleeping - as that's when we get the best shuteye.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2022

Sharks benefit from some shuteye, and biologists in Australia and New Zealand think they’ve begun to understand why.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 8, 2022

After boarding the shuttle to town, I went to my favorite spot in the back to catch some shuteye.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson

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