lie-in

¹

[ lahy-in ]

noun

1. a protest demonstration in which participants lie down in a public place against regulations and resist being moved.

lie-in

²

[ lahy-in ]

noun

, Chiefly British.

1. an act or instance of staying in bed longer than usual, especially in the morning.

lie in

verb

1. to remain in bed late in the morning
2. to be confined in childbirth

noun

1. a long stay in bed in the morning

Word History and Origins

Origin of lie-in¹

First recorded in 1960–65; lie ², -in ³

Origin of lie-in²

First recorded in 1865–70; noun use of verb phrase lie in

Example Sentences

His successor will face the challenge that Africa’s best formula for peace and security lies in norm-based multilateral cooperation, but 2025 will be an inauspicious year for reviving that project.

From BBC

The character’s influence lies in her ability to observe and to be “totally alert” to everything happening around her during the conclave, but not in a submissive way.

From Los Angeles Times

He really captures how its appeal lies in the permission it gives followers to shut off their brains and instead wallow in their worst impulses.

From Salon

“The ultimate proof of our good behaviour lies in the written word – in our judgements. Is it consistent with the constitution or not?”

From BBC

They lie in neat rows of Commonwealth war graves in both the Roman Catholic church cemetery and the Church of Ireland cemetery in Irvinestown.

From BBC

Related Words

• object
• protest