sleep-in

1 of 2

adjective

: that lives at the place of employment
a sleep-in maid

sleep in

2 of 2

verb

slept in; sleeping in; sleeps in

intransitive verb

1
: to sleep where one is employed
2
a
b
: to sleep late intentionally

Examples of sleep-in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
After a day of Janine avoiding Gregory, the two finally start to hash it out during a sleep-in field trip at Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute. Selome Hailu, Variety, 20 Apr. 2023
Verb
With this individualized experience, smart alarm clocks are able to offer assistance to users looking to regulate their sleep in a way that improves sleep schedule and makes for healthier sleep habits. Mason Leib, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2024 The Only Murders in the Building star, 32, opened up about how a dark period in her life led her to feel uncomfortable sleeping in her own bed during Wondermind’s Mental Fitness Summit on Thursday, Oct. 10. Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sleep-in 

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1951, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sleep-in was in 1827

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Cite this Entry

“Sleep-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleep-in. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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