as in slumberer
one who sleeps she's a light sleeper and usually wakes up when I get in late

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Recent Examples of sleeper Bedsure Cooling Comforter Hot sleepers, rejoice—this cooling quilt is made for you. Sheri Kaz, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025 The material is luxuriously soft and cool to the touch (perfect for hot sleepers like me), with a light and breathable feel that works year-round. Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025 New research suggests there are actually five distinct types of sleepers—and each comes with unique effects on brain function, overall well-being and mental health. Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025 It's outfitted with specialty lumbar support features, softer memory foams for pressure relief, and an overall feel tailored to side sleepers. Julia Forbes, Wired News, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sleeper

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“Sleeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleeper. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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