as in sleep
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
I can usually get some extra shut-eye on the weekends
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of shut-eye
For Butler, catching some shut-eye in his workplace was an essential part of his process.
—
Brent Lang, Variety, 25 Aug. 2025
Teenagers do best with eight to 10 hours of shut-eye.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Treat yourself to a night at one of the city’s finest hotels (perhaps the 2024-opened Regent Santa Monica Beach?) and enjoy some quality shut-eye—you’ve earned it.
—Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 17 July 2025
But without prioritizing your health and recharging with sufficient shut-eye, your battery will eventually be depleted.
—Holly Carter, People.com, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for shut-eye
Brent Lang, Variety, 25 Aug. 2025
Teenagers do best with eight to 10 hours of shut-eye.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Treat yourself to a night at one of the city’s finest hotels (perhaps the 2024-opened Regent Santa Monica Beach?) and enjoy some quality shut-eye—you’ve earned it.
—Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 17 July 2025
But without prioritizing your health and recharging with sufficient shut-eye, your battery will eventually be depleted.
—Holly Carter, People.com, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for shut-eye
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut-eye
Noun
-
Skip the sheep-counting and cup of chamomile, and luxuriate in the sleep-inducing blend of calming lavender oil, soothing balsam resin, moisturizing sweet almond oil, and relaxing magnesium salt flakes instead.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
-
In sleep mode, the display turns off, so the lights won’t disturb your slumber.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Mushi takes his blanket and tucks himself into bed.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
-
Things only get worse when, after the guests go to bed, a tipsy Solène does cheerleading stunts with Damo by the Jacuzzi instead of working.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
His favorite napping place is in a cardboard box.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Sleep in a cool, quiet, dark bedroom, if possible, to encourage slumber.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
10 Sep. 2025
-
The cards show your heart has been waking back up from a deep and somber slumber to finally roar more loudly than ever in July.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
A bit of a drive further on Santa Monica offers the beatific resting place of many stars, Hollywood Forever Cemetery.—
Samantha Dunn,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
-
The armrests are adjustable via a ladder lock buckle that allows for a more customized resting position.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The team’s breakthrough rests on a new solid electrolyte.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
-
Newsweek Contributors Debate Have a great rest of your week!—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Shut-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut-eye. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share