fall asleep
idiom
: to begin sleeping
She fell asleep during the movie.
I woke up and I couldn't fall back asleep.
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Sleep typically occurs during the time when our body temperature is at its lowest, so a colder room can encourage us to fall asleep faster.
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
To relax and fall asleep faster?
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Dec. 2025
The teacher gets to choose the quietest lion as the winner, but don't be surprised if some of them fall asleep—bonus!
—Fiona Tapp, Parents, 18 Dec. 2025
Stopping caloric intake three hours before bedtime avoids reflux and bloating, both of which interfere with your ability to fall asleep.
—Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
To relax and fall asleep faster?
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Dec. 2025
The teacher gets to choose the quietest lion as the winner, but don't be surprised if some of them fall asleep—bonus!
—Fiona Tapp, Parents, 18 Dec. 2025
Stopping caloric intake three hours before bedtime avoids reflux and bloating, both of which interfere with your ability to fall asleep.
—Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fall asleep
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“Fall asleep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20asleep. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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