slumber

noun
UK: /ˈslʌm.bər/
US: /ˈslʌm.bɚ/

  1. A period of sleep.

    1. He fell into a deep slumber after the long trip.
    2. The princess lay in a magical slumber, waiting for a prince.

Synonyms

sleep doze rest nap
slumber intransitive-verb

  1. To sleep.

    1. The baby slumbers peacefully in her crib.
    2. I slumber soundly when I'm exhausted after a long day of work.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "slumber" is /ˈslʌm.bər/ in British English and /ˈslʌm.bɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "slumber": sleep, doze, rest, nap.

Example usage of "slumber": "He fell into a deep slumber after the long trip.". More examples on the page.