shut-eye

noun

: sleep
get some shut-eye

Examples of shut-eye in a Sentence

I can usually get some extra shut-eye on the weekends
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But without prioritizing your health and recharging with sufficient shut-eye, your battery will eventually be depleted. Holly Carter, People.com, 8 July 2025 People who don’t get enough shut-eye are at higher risk of heart disease and obesity. Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 7 July 2025 Be respectful of your fellow campers, and their need for shut-eye, and abide by the quiet time rules (usually around 10 pm to 6 am). Emilee Coblentz, Outside Online, 14 June 2025 Whatever the culprit is for disrupting your sleep, not getting enough shut-eye can trigger a host of issues such as irritability, anxiety, moodiness, weight fluctuations, and a weakened immune system, among others. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for shut-eye

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shut-eye was in 1899

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“Shut-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shut-eye. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.

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