sleeper

Definition

  • noun: a person who sleeps in a particular way
  • noun: one that 'sleeps'
  • usually used before another noun
  • synonyms: amytal, amytal pill, demerol

Examples

  • The police discovered a 'sleeper cell' [=a small organized group of spies] that had been operating in the city for years.

  • Our guests will use the 'sleeper sofa'. [=a sofa that folds out to form a bed]

  • a light 'sleeper' [=someone who does not sleep well and wakes up easily]

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