sleeper
noun
a person or thing that sleeps.
sleepers
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pluralof sleeper.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The benefits were observed in both healthy sleepers and participants experiencing some sleep difficulties.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
That compares to 473 rough sleepers in 2024 and 290 in 2023.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
Not all the individuals the charity supports are rough sleepers - some will be sofa surfing, others may have recently moved into accommodation.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026
Probably that’s what woke the residential sleepers, who got up next.
From Slate ● Jan. 27, 2026
Alf of Runnymudd let out a howl loud enough to wake sleepers in the Shadow Tower.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
