sleepover

[ sleep-oh-ver ]

noun

1. an instance of sleeping over, as at another person's house.
2. a person who sleeps over.

sleepover

/ ˈsliːpˌəʊvə /

noun

1. informal.
   an instance of spending the night at someone else's home

Word History and Origins

Origin of sleepover¹

First recorded in 1970–75; noun use of verb phrase sleep over

Example Sentences

I was curious and didn’t want to lose my sleepover buddy, so we agreed to be friends with benefits.

From Los Angeles Times

It was a sleepover staple as well as a moment of hope for countless Gen-Z girls: During the pop idol’s concerts, he would invite a lucky fan up during the song for a serenade.

From Los Angeles Times

He lost his mother, father and nephews, who had come for a sleepover at their home, when Storm Daniel hit the city on the night of 10 September.

From BBC

She would miss a planned visit to a sleepover camp upstate.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a teenage sleepover party, with pop stars.

From Los Angeles Times