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sleeper

noun

ˈslē-pər How to pronounce sleeper (audio)
Definition of sleepernext
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 Train Suite Shiki-Shima is an ultra-luxury sleeper train with just 10 cars and 15 elegant suites. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2026 Royal Therapy was created for sleepers who are tired of guessing. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026 The online outlet includes all kinds of deals, such as these $19 jeans and this cooling blanket for hot sleepers. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026 Anker just announced its new Soundcore Sleep Earbuds 4 and 4 Pro for side sleepers. — Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 3 Sep. 2026 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 25 Sep. 2026.

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