sleeper

noun

ˈslē-pər How to pronounce sleeper (audio)
Definition of sleepernext
as in slumberer
one who sleeps she's a light sleeper and usually wakes up when I get in late

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Recent Examples of sleeper Launched in 2017, the all-inclusive Andean Explorer is South America’s first luxury sleeper train and traces one of the world’s highest rail routes through the Andes. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026 The result is a superlative and affordable four-sleeper camper van that offers features usually reserved for much more expensive custom camper van builds. — New Atlas, 15 July 2026 The answer can help determine the best support level for hip, shoulder, and spinal alignment—firm for stomach sleepers, soft for side sleepers, and medium firmness for back sleepers. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026 Many of today's best kids mattresses are specifically designed for younger sleepers, with features like flippable firmness levels, washable covers, waterproof protection and low-emission materials. — ABC News, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sleeper

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“Sleeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleeper. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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