sleeping partner

noun

, British.

1. silent partner.

sleeping partner

noun

1. a partner in a business who does not play an active role, esp one who supplies capital Alsosilent partner

Word History and Origins

Origin of sleeping partner¹

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

He tried to call my sleeping partner, who didn't answer, so he then called the Ossining police.

From Salon

Still, snoring itself is not a disorder, no matter what your sleeping partner might say.

From New York Times

Every night around 2 a.m., my sleeping partner wakes me up because she’s thirsty and needs a bathroom break.

From New York Times

The couples therapist Pauline Rennie-Peyton says: “No one’s going to find the perfect sleeping partner.”

From The Guardian

It’ll most likely come in handy for parents who can whisper to Alexa to play a lullaby and for generally keeping noise to a minimum as to not wake a sleeping partner or baby.

From The Verge