slumber

[ˈslʌmbər]

slumber Definition

• 1. to sleep lightly or for a short time
• 2. a light sleep

Using slumber: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "slumber" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I managed to slumber for a few hours.

• Example

  She fell into a deep slumber.

• Example

  The baby was in a peaceful slumber.

• Example

  I was awakened from my slumber by a loud noise.

slumber Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for slumber

• doze
• nap
• rest
• snooze

Antonyms for slumber

• awaken
• arouse

Phrases with slumber

• be in the land of slumber

  to be asleep

  Example

  He was in the land of slumber when I came in.

• slumber party

  a party where people, usually young girls, spend the night at one person's house and sleep in the same room

  Example

  My daughter is having a slumber party with her friends tonight.

• slumber on

  to continue sleeping

  Example

  I let him slumber on while I got up and made breakfast.

Origins of slumber

from Middle English 'slumeren', meaning 'to doze'

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Summary: slumber in Brief

The term 'slumber' [ˈslʌmbər] refers to a light sleep or sleeping lightly for a short time. It can be used as both a verb and a noun, as in 'She fell into a deep slumber.' 'Slumber' is often used in phrases like 'be in the land of slumber,' meaning to be asleep, and 'slumber party,' referring to a party where people spend the night and sleep in the same room.