How to Use sleeper in a Sentence

sleeper

noun

• The movie became the sleeper hit of the summer.
• The movie was the summer's sleeper.
• Sleepers were awakened by the sound of a loud crash.
• He may turn out to be the sleeper in this year's election.
• At the end of the study, the sleepers were asked to guess which shirt had been worn by their partner.
  — Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 4 Aug. 2023
• True to the name, the Easy Breather kept our test sleeper feeling cool and fresh all night.
  — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 22 Dec. 2022
• That design has stood the test of time, though the lure is arguably a bit of a sleeper.
  — Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
• The Clippers could be a sleeper team in the postseason.
  — Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Mar. 2023
• There’s the engine car, the kitchen, the restaurant, the bar and lounge with the piano, and then the sleeper carriages all the way in the back to be far away from the smoke.
  — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2023
• The floor has 62 square feet of surface area, which is plenty of room for four sleepers.
  — Lindsey Lapointe, Field & Stream, 3 May 2023
• There’s a name for these stress-slinging sleeper agents.
  — Gabriela Riccardi, Quartz, 21 Apr. 2023
• Some come with a minky, fleece-like side, which could be too warm for certain sleepers.
  — Shannon Ullman, Health, 20 Apr. 2023
• How, then, did this show come out of nowhere and become the definition of a sleeper hit?
  — Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 Apr. 2023
• Falling asleep anywhere anytime isn't the sign of a good sleeper.
  — Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024
• Overall, our lab noted that these were a great find for hot sleepers.
  — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
• The mask comes in two sizes, small and standard, and has an adjustable strap that keeps the mask comfortably in place, even for side sleepers.
  — Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
• On the evening journey, the rooms can be converted into sleeper booths.
  — Michelle Jana Chan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2023
• Our textiles experts even named it the best mattress for side sleepers with back pain.
  — Samantha Jones, Good Housekeeping, 24 July 2023
• Since then, there have been reports of at least 70 more infants who have died in connection to the sleeper.
  — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2023
• For sleepers who run hot at night, percale or linen are more cooling.
  — Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2023
• Keep reading to find our full list of the best pillows for every type of sleeper backed by two full days of testing.
  — Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2023
• The bed's high-quality non-slip base ensures that the bed stays in place even if your pet is a restless sleeper.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2023
• The deep sleepers can also ditch the clock and wear a wrist alarm, which pulses silently to wake a person up, instead.
  — Wayne and Wanda, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Apr. 2023
• But those who’d pegged Deadwyler as a sleeper for the win may want to reconsider.
  — Vulture, 16 Dec. 2022
• This hybrid mattress is a great fit for every kind of sleeper.
  — Megan Griffith, Health, 4 Feb. 2023
• The pillows are stuffed with fluffy filling to support side, stomach, and back sleepers.
  — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2023
• Each piece is made from 100 percent microfiber, so the sheets are breathable, which means even hot sleepers will love them.
  — Brittany Vanderbill, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2023
• Keep in Mind This pillow is likely too firm for a stomach sleeper.
  — Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2024
• And the Arctic mattress, made with hot sleepers in mind, is available for $600 off its usual price.
  — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 25 Nov. 2023
• Some over-the-ear options may be suitable for side sleepers, depending on their size and shape.
  — Shannon Ullman, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2024

Last Updated: 5 May 2024