sleeping

[ slee-ping ]

noun

1. the condition of being asleep.

adjective

1. asleep.
2. of, relating to, or having accommodations for sleeping:

   a sleeping compartment.

3. used to sleep in or on:

   a sleeping jacket.

4. used to induce or aid sleep or while asleep:

   sleeping mask.

Other Words From

• un·sleeping adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sleeping¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; sleep, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

My idea was traveling the world; I was home not sleeping well, worried about money.

From Salon

It works by reducing cravings for nicotine and blocking its effect on the brain, while also helping with withdrawal symptoms, such as feeling irritable or having difficulty sleeping.

From BBC

Mr Paul-Walcott is helping increasing numbers of former prisoners who are rough sleeping.

From BBC

"At some point we were exhausted and stopped to rest. We took turns sleeping and keeping watch."

From BBC

Homeless prison leavers include those rough sleeping, staying in night shelters, campsites or squatting.

From BBC

Related Words

• comatose
• unconscious