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Sleeper: meaning, definitions and examples

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sleeper

 

[ หˆsliหpษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sleeping person

A sleeper is a person who is in a state of sleep. This term is often used to refer to someone who is resting or unconscious, typically in a lying position. It can also refer to a vehicle or compartment designed for sleeping, such as a sleeper car on a train.

Synonyms

dozer, napper, slumberer

Examples of usage

  • The sleeper on the train was very comfortable.
  • She noticed a sleeper in the back of the lecture hall.
  • After the long journey, he became a sleeper in the car.
Context #2 | Noun

sleeper car

In rail transportation, a sleeper refers to a special car designed for passengers to sleep in during long trips. These cars often have beds or compartments for privacy and comfort, making overnight travel more enjoyable.

Synonyms

sleeping car, sleeping compartment

Examples of usage

  • We booked a sleeper for our trip across Europe.
  • The sleeper car provided us with a good night's rest.
  • Traveling in a sleeper is much better than sitting upright.
Context #3 | Noun

hidden talent

In informal contexts, a sleeper can refer to a person or thing that is underestimated or not widely recognized but has potential or talent waiting to be discovered.

Synonyms

dark horse, underestimated talent

Examples of usage

  • That movie became a sleeper hit after its release.
  • He turned out to be a sleeper candidate for the championship.
  • The little-known artist was a sleeper in the music industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "sleeper" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dorminhoco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‹เคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlรคfer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะปัั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›piฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒชใƒผใƒ‘ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dormeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ durmiente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uyuyan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž ์ž๋Š” ์‚ฌ๋žŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงุฆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spรกฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spรกฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅง้“บๅฎข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sofandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะนั‹า›ั‚ะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒซแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yatan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ durmiente

Etymology

The word 'sleeper' originates from the Old English term 'slรฆpere,' which means 'one who sleeps' and is derived from the verb 'slฤ“apan,' meaning 'to sleep.' The roots of the word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic '*sleepwaz,' which influenced similar words in other Germanic languages. Over time, the term evolved to include various contexts, such as accommodations for sleeping during travel and metaphorical uses reflecting unrecognized potential. This evolution illustrates language's adaptability to cultural changes, including advancements in transportation and entertainment.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,253, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.