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单词 sleeper
释义

sleeper

noun

sleep·​er ˈslē-pər How to pronounce sleeper (audio)
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
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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.
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Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

sleeper

noun

sleep·​er ˈslē-pər How to pronounce sleeper (audio)
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

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  • slumberer
  • dozer
  • nodder

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • insomniac
  • riser
  • waker
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