Word adjective
sleeping
adj.
US /ˈsɫipɪŋ/ UK /slˈiːpɪŋ/ sleep·ing UK spelling sleepings
Definition
- 01 A2 Elementary
describing someone or something that is currently in a state of sleep.
denoting a person or animal in the state of sleep; typically used as an attributive adjective before the noun.
Simple“Try to be quiet because there is a sleeping baby in the next room.”
In context“The photographer captured a series of portraits featuring sleeping commuters on the late-night train, highlighting their shared vulnerability.”
- 02 A2 Elementary
describing things that you use when you go to sleep.
relating to or designed for the purpose of sleep.
Simple“We bought a warm sleeping bag for our camping trip in the mountains.”
In context“The doctor prescribed a mild sleeping pill to help the patient overcome the temporary insomnia caused by travel-related stress.”
Usage sleeping bags · sleeping rough
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Level A1 · Beginner
Frequency Common
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