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

Mrs Pugmire said many people think of men sleeping rough when they think of the homeless and do not imagine it will ever be them.

From BBC

Morrison was sleeping after a long day cramming for finals when his suitemates woke him.

From Los Angeles Times

Four people were hospitalised, including two who had been sleeping in the basement of a bar at the time and were treated for smoke inhalation.

From BBC

Just a few months after Epstein's death from an accidental sleeping pills overdose, The Beatles formed Apple Corps, which they hoped would protect their financial interests.

From BBC

In my ideal world, my baby and I are sleeping until like 8:30 a.m., which is sleeping in for us.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• comatose
• unconscious