slumber

²slumber

noun

Definition of SLUMBER

1

a : sleep b : a light sleep

2

: lethargy, torpor

Examples of SLUMBER

1. She fell into deep slumber.
2. <a toddler looking so innocent and peaceful in slumber>

First Known Use of SLUMBER

14th century

Related to SLUMBER

Synonyms: bed, catnapping, dozing, napping, repose, rest, resting, shut-eye, sleep, slumbering, snoozing, z's (or zs)

Antonyms: consciousness, wake, wakefulness

Related Words: catnap, doze, drowse, forty winks, nap, siesta, snooze, wink; oversleeping; dreaming, rapid eye movement

Near Antonyms: insomnia, sleeplessness

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