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.
Other Word Forms
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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Symptoms can include feeling fearful, anxious or irritable, alongside difficulty concentrating and sleeping.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
And while homelessness has declined from its 2023 peak, more than 29,000 people still were sleeping on the streets earlier this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
And since his own hotel was unfinished, where has he been sleeping?
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
Josimar Medina, a 31-year-old Peruvian who was holidaying in Spain with his girlfriend, said he was sleeping on the Renfe train when "I woke up and I was in the air."
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
He watched it make its way up the slope towards the Den where the tailless were sleeping.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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