lie-in

noun

ˈlī-ˌin 

: an act of lying down (as in a public place) in organized protest or as a means of forcing compliance with demands

Examples of lie-in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For most people, retiring with millions in the bank is the kind of dream that ends with a lifetime of lie-ins and leisure. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 7 July 2026

On Saturdays, one of them has a lie-in while the other handles the baby’s morning routine, including breakfast. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025

The space has two bedrooms, and the smaller of the two looks out onto the green, with vintage wall lights and a sumptuous bed for the perfect morning lie-in. — Amber Port, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2025

Sleeping a little longer is OK but a long lie-in is not optimal. — Sarah Shephard, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025

Then, Moffit, a nurse, pretends to go back to sleep, but a lie-in isn't possible as the rescue cat knows what to do next. — Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lie-in

• akin
• auxin
• buckskin
• chagrin
• crankpin
• deerskin
• foreskin
• fuchsin
• herein
• kingpin
• linchpin
• pigskin

Video

Lay vs. Lie

Editor Emily Brewster clarifies the difference.