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 The pillowcases also feature an interior flap that’s designed to more effectively hold the pillow in place, which comes in handy for sleepers that tend to toss and turn. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2025 Jordan: Jeff is spot-on tabbing Bowman as the best sleeper pick this weekend. Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 26 July 2025 Sci-Fi sleeper The Assessment taps into all of that. PC Magazine, 18 July 2025 The sheets are made from a soft microfiber material that’s airy enough for stuffy summer nights and year-round hot sleepers. Clara McMahon, People.com, 30 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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