slumber
1 of 2verb
slum·ber ˈsləm-bər 
slumbered; slumbering ˈsləm-b(ə-)riŋ
intransitive verb
1
a
: to sleep lightly : doze
b
: sleep
2
a
: to be in a torpid, slothful, or negligent state
b
: to lie dormant or latent
slumberer
ˈsləm-bər-ər
noun slumber
2 of 2noun
1
a
: sleep
b
: a light sleep
2
: lethargy, torpor
Synonyms
Verb
- catnap
- doze
- nap
- rest
- sleep
- snooze
Noun
- bed
- catnapping
- dozing
- napping
- repose
- rest
- resting
- shut-eye
- sleep
- slumbering
- snoozing
- z's
- zs
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Example Sentences
Verb she slumbered for hours while the train rolled on slumbering restlessly in the tropical heat Noun She fell into deep slumber. a toddler looking so innocent and peaceful in slumber
Recent Examples on the Web
Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2022 Beauty sleep is a real thing, and Slip’s Celestial Nights Gift Set can make someone’s bedtime slumber that much better. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2021 Two men, contorted and confined, slumber in a vitrine, a dress shoe on one man’s head, a urinal on his hip, while his genitals peek out, as the two standing men, both pants-less, observe, compelling us to participate in this overt conversation. Natasha Gural, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2021 Polls suggest the debate over mandates has helped to solve the greatest problem Newsom always faced in the recall: the risk that Democrats -- who outnumber Republicans in the state by about 2 to 1 -- would slumber through it. Ronald Brownstein, CNN, 14 Sep. 2021 Think Anthropologie for trinkets, bedding, and other fabulous finds, Saatva and Avocado for all things slumber, Dyson to upgrade your appliance game, and so much more for less. Amanda Randone, refinery29.com, 25 May 2021 Game notes: Despite solid pitching, the Tigers offense continues to slumber heading into the series finale. Andrew Hammond, Detroit Free Press, 26 Apr. 2021 The highest guest lodge in the Eastern United States, LeConte is the park's only place to slumber wholly protected. Tracey Minkin, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2021 Dormice prefer to slumber in the hollows of old trees—and centuries of timber harvesting have stripped many of them from countries such as Poland, Belarus, Latvia, and Lithuania. Jason Bittel, Animals, 28 Dec. 2020 John Leicester, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Sep. 2022 While in slumber they are moved into the large trucks that take them to Kusungu park. Gregory Gondwe, USA TODAY, 15 July 2022 At the top were efforts to bring some of the Silicon Valley ethos of innovation and risk-taking into Japan’s tradition-laden economy, still one of the world’s largest but stuck in a slow-growth slumber for decades. Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 8 July 2022 This would require dispelling boasts by public figures about the brevity of their own slumber. A. Roger Ekirch, WSJ, 28 Aug. 2022 The study asked participants about their bedroom layouts in relation to the restfulness of their slumber. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2022 Give up the dramatic routines and get yourself a sunrise alarm clock to ease yourself in and out of slumber. Matt Jancer, WIRED, 20 Aug. 2022 In fact, a study published in 2019 found that certain fibers and materials found in sleepwear can impact the quality of your slumber. Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 16 Aug. 2022 Coming out of his political slumber, the former President is zeroing in on investigators. Julian Zelizer, CNN, 12 Aug. 2022 See More
Verb
On two of Lindblad’s newest polar vessels, the National Geographic Endurance and National Geographic Resolution, the company has introduced two first-of-its-kind igloos on the deck where guests can slumber with epic views. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2022 Beauty sleep is a real thing, and Slip’s Celestial Nights Gift Set can make someone’s bedtime slumber that much better. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2021 Two men, contorted and confined, slumber in a vitrine, a dress shoe on one man’s head, a urinal on his hip, while his genitals peek out, as the two standing men, both pants-less, observe, compelling us to participate in this overt conversation. Natasha Gural, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2021 Polls suggest the debate over mandates has helped to solve the greatest problem Newsom always faced in the recall: the risk that Democrats -- who outnumber Republicans in the state by about 2 to 1 -- would slumber through it. Ronald Brownstein, CNN, 14 Sep. 2021 Think Anthropologie for trinkets, bedding, and other fabulous finds, Saatva and Avocado for all things slumber, Dyson to upgrade your appliance game, and so much more for less. Amanda Randone, refinery29.com, 25 May 2021 Game notes: Despite solid pitching, the Tigers offense continues to slumber heading into the series finale. Andrew Hammond, Detroit Free Press, 26 Apr. 2021 The highest guest lodge in the Eastern United States, LeConte is the park's only place to slumber wholly protected. Tracey Minkin, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2021 Dormice prefer to slumber in the hollows of old trees—and centuries of timber harvesting have stripped many of them from countries such as Poland, Belarus, Latvia, and Lithuania. Jason Bittel, Animals, 28 Dec. 2020 Noun
Instead, it will be maintained in a hot slumber, slashing the firm’s energy use by half. John Leicester, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Sep. 2022 While in slumber they are moved into the large trucks that take them to Kusungu park. Gregory Gondwe, USA TODAY, 15 July 2022 At the top were efforts to bring some of the Silicon Valley ethos of innovation and risk-taking into Japan’s tradition-laden economy, still one of the world’s largest but stuck in a slow-growth slumber for decades. Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 8 July 2022 This would require dispelling boasts by public figures about the brevity of their own slumber. A. Roger Ekirch, WSJ, 28 Aug. 2022 The study asked participants about their bedroom layouts in relation to the restfulness of their slumber. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2022 Give up the dramatic routines and get yourself a sunrise alarm clock to ease yourself in and out of slumber. Matt Jancer, WIRED, 20 Aug. 2022 In fact, a study published in 2019 found that certain fibers and materials found in sleepwear can impact the quality of your slumber. Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 16 Aug. 2022 Coming out of his political slumber, the former President is zeroing in on investigators. Julian Zelizer, CNN, 12 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English slomren, slombren, frequentative of slumen to doze, probably from slume slumber, from Old English slūma; akin to Middle High German slumen to slumber
First Known Use
Verb
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing slumber
Kids Definition
slumber 1 of 2
verb
slum·ber ˈsləm-bər
slumbered; slumbering
: sleep entry 1 sense 1
slumber
2 of 2noun
: sleep entry 2 sense 1
slumber 1 of 2
noun
as in sleep
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself a toddler looking so innocent and peaceful in slumber Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- sleep
- slumbering
- bed
- napping
- resting
- rest
- nap
- dozing
- snoozing
- catnapping
- shut-eye
- doze
- repose
- drowse
- catnap
- dreaming
- siesta
- snooze
- zs
- oversleeping
- z's
- wink
- forty winks
- rapid eye movement
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- wake
- consciousness
- wakefulness
- insomnia
- sleeplessness
slumber
2 of 2verb
1
as in to sleep
to be in a state of sleep she slumbered for hours while the train rolled on Synonyms & Similar Words
- sleep
- rest
- nap
- doze
- snooze
- catnap
- dream
- drop off
- oversleep
- sleep in
- nod off
- hibernate
- drowse (off)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- rise
- wake
- awake
- arise
- arouse
2
as in to nap
to sleep lightly or briefly slumbering restlessly in the tropical heat Synonyms & Similar Words
- nap
- doze
- rest
- drowse
- snooze
- relax
- catnap
- repose
- lull
- kip
- lie
- couch
- lay
- roost
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- awake
- awaken
- rise
- waken
- rouse
- arise
- wake (up)
- arouse
- uprise
- get up