sleeping
Americannoun
adjective
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of, relating to, or having accommodations for sleeping.
a sleeping compartment.
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used to sleep in or on.
a sleeping jacket.
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used to induce or aid sleep or while asleep.
sleeping mask.
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Etymology
Origin of sleeping
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at sleep, -ing 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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A women's rough sleeping census carried out by two charities - Solace Women's Aid and the Single Homeless Project - found that 1,406 women had slept rough in the previous three months.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Both types of mice were exposed either to normal sleeping conditions with room air or to conditions designed to mimic sleep apnea.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
As a kid I had a lot of trouble sleeping.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
"She was sleeping with an eye mask on, and ear plugs so had not heard what had happened either."
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The people of the Kohlrabi Court tended to their sleeping king and held a silent vigil as they processed their defeat.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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