sleepover

[sleep-oh-ver]

noun

1. an instance of sleeping over, as at another person's house.

2. a person who sleeps over.

sleepover

/ ˈsliːpˌəʊvə /

noun

1. informal,  an instance of spending the night at someone else's home

Word History and Origins

Origin of sleepover¹

First recorded in 1970–75; noun use of verb phrase sleep over

Example Sentences

I used to hate going to my friends for sleepovers because I just wanted to be at home with my family.

From BBC

The doctor’s appointments, the dentist appointments, the haircuts and meal making, the playdates and sleepovers and trips to the playground/zoo/theme park/museum.

From Los Angeles Times

Several Texas Democrats have revoked written agreements that limited their movement around the state Capitol and returned to the House chambers to stage a “sleepover” protest on Tuesday.

From Salon

It wasn't that long ago that he was having sleepovers at the White House and sharing bowls of ice cream late at night with the president.

From Salon

No details were provided in a news release by the district attorney’s office on the circumstances surrounding the sleepovers and why the girls were allowed to stay at Xiong’s house.

From Los Angeles Times