slumber

[ˈslʌmbər]

slumber Definition

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

Antonyms for slumber

Phrases with slumber

  • to be asleep

    Example

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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