单词	sleeper
释义	sleeper noun sleep·​er ˈslē-pər  1 : one that sleeps 2 : a piece of timber, stone, or steel on or near the ground to support a superstructure, keep railroad rails in place, or receive floor joists : stringpiece 3 : sleeping car 4 : someone or something unpromising or unnoticed that suddenly attains prominence or value the low-budget film became the summer's sleeper 5 : children's pajamas usually with feet —usually used in plural 6 chiefly British : a small earring or stud worn to keep the hole of a pierced ear from closing 7 : mole entry 2 sense 4 Synonyms dozer slumberer See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Sleepers were awakened by the sound of a loud crash. He may turn out to be the sleeper in this year's election. The movie was the summer's sleeper. The movie became the sleeper hit of the summer. Recent Examples on the Web The Dark Horse name was also inspired by the model's understated, dark design that is supposed to give off a sleeper-type vibe, according to Krenz. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 15 Sep. 2022 Dolin Blanc is good but not better, and my usual sleeper favorite Yzaguirre Blanco was same. Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2022 Plenty of tossing and turning ensues as the sleeper attempts to find a suitable position. Lydia Mansel, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Despite all of that, the sleeper train has become a popular topic of conversation in Quebec. Christopher Muther, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022 Side sleeper mattresses should be softer to avoid putting strain on pressure points, like your shoulders and hips. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022 Fantasy football managers love projecting breakout stars and sleeper picks. Jon Heath, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Spacious room offers one queen bed and one sleeper sofa with pillowtop mattress as well as kitchenette. Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 24 Aug. 2022 The sleeper service is also sure to be popular with Swedish travelers heading to Europe. David Nikel, Forbes, 14 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing sleeper sleeper cell heavy sleeper sleeper sofa light sleeper sound sleeper sleeper cell heavy sleeper sleeper sofa light sleeper sound sleeper Kids Definition sleeper noun sleep·​er ˈslē-pər  1 : someone that sleeps I'm a light sleeper. 2 : a railroad car with berths for sleeping sleeper noun as in slumberer one who sleeps she's a light sleeper and usually wakes up when I get in late Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance slumberer dozer nodder Antonyms & Near Antonyms insomniac riser waker
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