fall asleep
idiom
: to begin sleeping
She fell asleep during the movie.
I woke up and I couldn't fall back asleep.
Examples of fall asleep in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
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
After months of watching her, the foreman still can’t believe that anyone can fall asleep like that while the press on the other side of the office window is shaking the house.
—Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
At night, learn forró, drink caipirinhas under lantern light, and fall asleep to the sound of the waves.
—Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
Research has shown that eating two kiwis an hour before bed can help some people fall asleep faster, sleep longer, and wake up less during the night.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 26 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fall asleep
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.
Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
After months of watching her, the foreman still can’t believe that anyone can fall asleep like that while the press on the other side of the office window is shaking the house.
—Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
At night, learn forró, drink caipirinhas under lantern light, and fall asleep to the sound of the waves.
—Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
Research has shown that eating two kiwis an hour before bed can help some people fall asleep faster, sleep longer, and wake up less during the night.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 26 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fall asleep
Cite this Entry
“Fall asleep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20asleep. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share