sleep-in
adjective
sleep-in
American
[sleep-in]
/ ˈslipˌɪn /
adjective
noun
sleep in
British
verb
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to sleep longer than usual
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to sleep at the place of one's employment
sleep in
Idioms
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Sleep at one's place of employment, as in They have a butler and maid who both sleep in . [First half of 1800s]
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Sleep late, either accidentally or deliberately. For example, I slept in and missed my usual train , or On weekends we like to sleep in . [Late 1800s]
Etymology
Origin of sleep-in
First recorded in 1950–55; adj., noun use of verb phrase sleep in
Example Sentences
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The NHS advises to "always place your baby on their back to sleep" in their own sleep space, like a cot, for the first 12 months to reduce the risk of Sids.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Sharon Zavaleta Chuquipa struggles to sleep in the room she shared with her younger sister.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
The proximity felt practical then—a way to reclaim minutes of sleep in a life structured by call schedules and pages.
From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026
These findings represent an early step in that effort and provide a foundation for future research into how brain-body dynamics shape sleep in both healthy individuals and those with sleep disorders.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
After her mother left, Miranda assured me that Clem loves to sleep in Mom’s room.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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