sleep-away
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of sleep-away
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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In the Northeast, long the epicenter of American sleep-away camp culture, many of the best-known camps were founded more than a century ago as escapes from sweltering East Coast cities.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
At a time when many kids’ summers have become highly programmed — filled with sleep-away camps, academic enrichment and organized sports — surf camp has been seen by many parents as a refreshing throwback.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025
Young people within the evangelical movement attend sleep-away "Worldview Weekend" conferences.
From Salon • Jan. 15, 2022
The condition cleared up when the girl went to sleep-away camp for a week in July, but it returned with a vengeance as soon as she came home, Monroe said.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2021
Jennifer was still at sleep-away camp, and I wasn't in the mood for writing.
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
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