Pronunciation: /ˈslʌmbər/
noun a state of sleep
A1 I like to take a nap in the afternoon to get some slumber.
A2 After a long day of work, all I want to do is go home and slumber.
B1 The baby finally fell into a deep slumber after being rocked to sleep.
B2 The peaceful slumber of the countryside was interrupted by a loud noise.
C1 The luxury hotel offered a comfortable bed for a restful slumber.
C2 The gentle sound of rain outside helped lull me into a deep slumber.
verb to sleep lightly or peacefully
A1 I slumber peacefully in my bed.
A2 The baby slumbers soundly in the crib.
B1 After a long day of hiking, he slumbered deeply in his tent.
B2 The old man slumbered peacefully in his favorite armchair by the fireplace.
C1 As the train rocked gently, she slumbered undisturbed in her seat.
C2 The sound of rain outside helped her to slumber deeply and peacefully.
formal After a long day of work, she finally succumbed to slumber in her comfortable bed.
informal I can't wait to hit the hay and catch some slumber tonight.
slang I was so tired that I crashed out and entered slumber land immediately.
figurative As the sun set, the city seemed to fall into a peaceful slumber.
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