slumbered; slumbering
ˈsləm-b(ə-)riŋ 
2
a
: to be in a torpid, slothful, or negligent state
b
: to lie dormant or latent
Examples of slumber in a Sentence
Verb
she slumbered for hours while the train rolled on
slumbering restlessly in the tropical heat
Noun
She fell into deep slumber.
a toddler looking so innocent and peaceful in slumber
Recent Examples on the Web
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
As slow growth dampened ambitions in both countries, the AU slumbered without strong leadership.
—Amaka Anku, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2025
Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
Kitsch Satin Sleep Mask Great for getting some shut-eye during long flights or the light sleeper who needs complete darkness to enter a deep slumber, this silky smooth and stretchy mask will pay for itself in hours of quality rest.
—Kayla Blanton, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for slumber
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.
Verb
In a mood to slumber all day, to the tune of conversations held by cartoon mice?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
As slow growth dampened ambitions in both countries, the AU slumbered without strong leadership.
—Amaka Anku, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Villefranche-sur-Mer is between April and June, when restaurant terraces and small boutiques full of dresses stir from their winter slumber, but the summer tourists have yet to arrive.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
Kitsch Satin Sleep Mask Great for getting some shut-eye during long flights or the light sleeper who needs complete darkness to enter a deep slumber, this silky smooth and stretchy mask will pay for itself in hours of quality rest.
—Kayla Blanton, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for slumber
Cite this Entry
“Slumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slumber. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
slumber
2 of 2 nounLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share