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View usage for: (slʌmbəʳ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense slumbers, present participle slumbering, past tense, past participle slumberedvariable nounSlumber is sleep. [literary] He had fallen into exhausted slumber. He roused Charles from his slumbers. Synonyms: sleep, nap, doze, rest More Synonyms of slumber Slumber is also a verb. The older three girls are still slumbering peacefully. [VERB] More Synonyms of slumber slumber in British English (ˈslʌmbə) verb1. (intransitive) to sleep, esp peacefully 2. (intransitive) to be quiescent or dormant 3. (transitive; foll by away) to spend (time) sleeping noun4. (sometimes plural) sleep 5. a dormant or quiescent state Derived forms slumberer (ˈslumberer) noun slumberless (ˈslumberless) adjective Word origin Old English slūma sleep (n); related to Middle High German slummeren, Dutch sluimerenslumber in American English (ˈslʌmbər) verb intransitive2. to be dormant, negligent, or inactive Derived forms slumberer (ˈslumberer) noun Word origin ME slumeren < OE slumerian < sluma, slumber: for IE base see slug 1Examples of 'slumber' in a sentenceslumber She waited until he was deep in slumber and carefully turned his bed around until it faced her favourites.Many others enjoy the tonic of deep and peaceful slumber when not squashed under the duvet with their partner.The sleeper half turned, and then settled down once more into a deep slumber.But the moment was short-lived and she slipped back into a deep slumber.At this time, most plants are just waking up from their winter slumber and will relish a little trim.During deep slumber your immune system is churning out all sorts of hormones and chemicals that keep us well - physically and emotionally.Now, after a long slumber, they are helping to revive them.Its white gel formula soaks straight in, so no more looking as if you've been at a slumber party. In other languagesslumber British English: slumber NOUN Slumber is sleep. He had fallen into exhausted slumber. - American English: slumber
- Brazilian Portuguese: sono
- Chinese: 睡眠
- European Spanish: sueño
- French: sommeil
- German: Schlaf
- Italian: sonno
- Japanese: 眠り
- Korean: 잠
- European Portuguese: sono
- Latin American Spanish: sueño
Definition sleep He had fallen into exhausted slumber. Synonyms kip (British, informal) catnap forty winks (informal) zizz (British, informal) Definition to sleep The older three girls are still slumbering peacefully. Synonyms kip (British, slang) lie dormant zizz (British, informal) Additional synonymsDefinition a short sleep or doze Synonyms doze, sleep, nap, kip (British, slang), snooze, siesta, forty winks (informal) Definition a short sleep After lunch I had a doze. Synonyms nap, kip (British, slang), snooze (informal), siesta, little sleep, catnap, forty winks (informal), shuteye (slang), zizz (British, informal) Definition to sleep lightly or for a short period For a while she dozed fitfully. Synonyms nap, sleep, slumber, nod, kip (British, slang), snooze (informal), catnap, drowse, sleep lightly, zizz (British, informal) - sluggishness
- sluice
- slum
- slumber
- slummy
- slump
- slur
Additional synonymsDefinition to be sleepy, dull, or sluggish She drowsed for a while. Synonyms sleep, drop off (informal), doze, nap, slumber, kip (British, slang), snooze (informal), nod off, get some shut-eye, zizz (British, informal), have or get forty winks, catch some zeds (informal), be sleepy, be drowsy Definition a short sleep I think I'll take a little nap for an hour or so. Synonyms sleep, rest, kip (British, slang), siesta, catnap, forty winks (informal), shuteye (slang), zizz (British, informal), nana nap (informal) Definition to have a short sleep I frequently nap during the day. Synonyms sleep, rest, nod, drop off (informal), doze, kip (British, slang), snooze (informal), nod off (informal), catnap, drowse, zizz (British, informal) Definition a period of inactivity Go home and have a rest. Synonyms sleep, snooze (informal), lie-down, nap, doze, slumber, kip (British, slang), siesta, forty winks (informal), zizz (British, informal) Definition an afternoon nap, taken in hot countries Many cultures have a siesta during the hottest part of the day. Synonyms nap, rest, sleep, doze, kip (British, slang), snooze (informal), catnap, forty winks (informal), zizz (British, informal) Definition a nap The bird is enjoying a snooze. Synonyms doze, nap, kip (British, slang), siesta, catnap, forty winks (informal) Definition to take a brief light sleep He snoozed in front of the television. Synonyms doze, drop off (informal), nap, kip (British, slang), nod off (informal), catnap, drowse, take forty winks (informal) |