Sleeping Pill

Pronunciation: /ˈsliːpɪŋ pɪl/

Definitions of sleeping pill

noun a type of medication or drug used to help induce sleep or treat insomnia

Example Sentences

A1 I take a sleeping pill to help me fall asleep.

A2 She bought some sleeping pills at the pharmacy for her insomnia.

B1 The doctor prescribed a sleeping pill to treat his sleep disorder.

B2 After a long flight, he decided to take a sleeping pill to combat jet lag.

C1 Some people become dependent on sleeping pills to get a good night's rest.

C2 The side effects of certain sleeping pills can be quite severe if not taken properly.

Examples of sleeping pill in a Sentence

formal The doctor prescribed a sleeping pill to help with my insomnia.

informal I took a sleeping pill last night to help me sleep better.

slang I popped a sleeping pill before hitting the hay.

figurative Sometimes a good book can be like a sleeping pill, helping you drift off into dreamland.

Grammatical Forms of sleeping pill

• past tense: took a sleeping pill
• plural: sleeping pills
• comparative: more effective sleeping pill
• superlative: most effective sleeping pill
• present tense: take a sleeping pill
• future tense: will take a sleeping pill
• perfect tense: have taken a sleeping pill
• continuous tense: are taking a sleeping pill
• singular: sleeping pill
• positive degree: effective sleeping pill
• infinitive: to take a sleeping pill
• gerund: taking a sleeping pill
• participle: taken a sleeping pill

Origin and Evolution of sleeping pill

First Known Use: 1908 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'sleeping pill' originated from the combination of the words 'sleeping' and 'pill' to refer to a medication specifically designed to aid in sleep.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe any medication that induces sleep, the term 'sleeping pill' has become more commonly associated with prescription sedatives and hypnotics used to treat insomnia and other sleep disorders.