sleeping
Americannoun
adjective
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of, relating to, or having accommodations for sleeping.
a sleeping compartment.
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used to sleep in or on.
a sleeping jacket.
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used to induce or aid sleep or while asleep.
sleeping mask.
Other Word Forms
- unsleeping adjective
Etymology
Origin of sleeping
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; sleep, -ing 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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Many displaced people are sleeping on the streets of the capital or in their cars, and Hammoud said he wants the facility to take in "as many as possible".
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
The fire began in the main laundry space and spread to other parts of the ship, including sailors’ sleeping quarters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
They also rated how deeply they felt they had been sleeping and how sleepy they were.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
"I know to look out for the warning signs – if I'm not sleeping, eating regularly, taking on too much stress or if I'm isolating myself."
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
The shape of her sleeping body filled the blankets.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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