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noun

Definition of slumbernext
as in sleep
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself a toddler looking so innocent and peaceful in slumber

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slumber

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verb

ˈsləm-bər How to pronounce slumber (audio)
1
as in to sleep
to be in a state of sleep she slumbered for hours while the train rolled on

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2
as in to nap
to sleep lightly or briefly slumbering restlessly in the tropical heat

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Recent Examples of slumber
Noun
There is still time for the Republican Party to awaken from its slumber and stand up in the history of our nation for freedom-loving peoples across Europe. — Bob Kustra, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Rooms are kitted with slumber-inducing mattresses and lavender-scented eye masks. — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
But the nannies had to get up in the night at the sound of my shrieks while my parents slumbered with ear-plugs in. — Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026 The shorthanded goal seemed to wake the slumbering Ducks, with Gauthier scoring on a power play 37 seconds later to halve the lead and become the first Duck with 40 goals in a season since Corey Perry in 2013-14. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slumber
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slumber
  1. sleep
  2. nap
  3. bed
  4. rest
  5. napping
  6. resting
Noun
  • There’s also evidence supporting some non-drug treatments for hot flashes, night sweats and sleep or mood problems, ACOG said.
    — Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Keziah teams up with a girl named Gigi to make Guy’s life a living nightmare, all the while contending with her own literal demon (a sleep paralysis demon who she’s named Steve) and with her growing feelings for Gigi.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of sleep
Verb
  • Film sets taught him to pick up and move on a schedule and, importantly, how to nap anywhere.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The study found that participants who napped frequently, defined as most days or every day, had a 48% higher risk of developing dementia compared to those who rarely or never napped.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of nap
Noun
  • As for obstacles, experts nodded to persistent bottlenecks in shelter beds reserved for domestic violence survivors and legal support options, financial limitations, especially as pandemic-era federal funding dries up, and widespread access to guns.
    — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The unnamed truck has a flat five-foot steel bed and an open-sided cab unburdened by creature comforts.
    — Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of bed
Verb
  • Engineers will initially run the engine horizontally while the aircraft rests on its launch and recovery vehicle.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Flick had rested Rodri against PSG to keep him fresh for the Real Madrid clash, but that decision backfired with both games ending in defeats.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of rest
Noun
  • The research team stressed that looking at daytime napping habits gives a much clearer picture of overall health than looking at nighttime sleep alone.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Exercise and napping produced similar memory performance benefits, but through different neural processes.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of napping
Noun
  • La Recoleta Cemetery is the final resting place for dozens of Argentine presidents, as well as Nobel laureates and cultural figures.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Keep your dog’s favorite resting spot odor-free with these simple washing tips.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of resting

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“Slumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slumber. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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