oversleep


over·sleep

verb \ˌō-vər-ˈslēp\
over·slept\-ˈslept\over·sleep·ing

Definition of OVERSLEEP

intransitive verb
: to sleep beyond the time for waking
transitive verb
: to allow (oneself) to oversleep

Examples of OVERSLEEP

  1. Be sure to set your alarm clock so that you don't oversleep.

First Known Use of OVERSLEEP

14th century

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