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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
Other Benefits of Tart Cherry Juice Beyond slumber, the antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds in tart cherry juice can also benefit the body in other profound ways. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026 Welcome back to The Times’ Lakers newsletter where the NBA is slipping into its summer slumber. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
Transform a slumbering downtown into a bustling business sector. — Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026 And amazingly, photographs of them have been slumbering in archives or circulating unidentified for almost a century. — Glenn Kurtz, Time, 28 Mar. 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
  • Her psychiatrist told her to stop taking Zoloft and advised her to take Ativan and Benadryl to help her sleep, according to the note.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • O'Donnell and Rubin also discussed other symptoms that can usually accompany menopause, such as hot flashes, sleep problems, mood swings, weight gain and memory issues.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of sleep
Verb
  • How Dominique Dillon Responded to Going Viral Her FOX13 colleague Ernie Freeman leaned into the humor with a Facebook post showing Dillon pretending to nap.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Your dog will probably want to nap all day, but encourage them to get up and move regularly to help shake off the anesthesia.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of nap
Noun
  • For the last six years, Six has lived as a recluse in Amsterdam, lying in bed and going out twice a day for decaf coffee (the regular brew is too hard on his shattered nerves).
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Shocking-pink bougainvillea and electric-blue morning glory twine up columns, providing a brilliant shot of color, while Javanese four-poster beds and rattan sun loungers are piled high with downy mattresses and cushions in Marni prints.
    — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of bed
Verb
  • Alarm bells are sounding in Chicago as another family lays a child to rest after an electric scooter collision.
    — Narmeen Khan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • This week, hundreds of brown pelicans, California gulls and sandpipers rested along the shoreline as waves rolled in.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of rest
Noun
  • When temperatures eventually dip, Shah likes keeping an extra blanket in the car—a place where many babies do their best napping, much to their parents’ delight.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Any signs of enthusiasm for the meal created suspicions of cook-napping.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
Definition of napping
Noun
  • Meghan Markle sparked controversy shortly after her UK visit in July 2026, allegedly posting a photo of Prince Harry and their kids carrying flowers to the late Princess Diana’s final resting place.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Trusting Kanan, Raq visits Stefano in one part of New York while Kanan visits his late Uncle Marvin’s last resting place in another.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of resting

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