Pronunciation: /ˈslʌmbər/

Definitions of slumber

noun a state of sleep

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of slumber in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of slumber

past tense

slumbered

plural

slumbers

comparative

more slumberous

superlative

most slumberous

present tense

slumbers

future tense

will slumber

perfect tense

has slumbered

continuous tense

is slumbering

singular

slumber

positive degree

slumber

infinitive

to slumber

gerund

slumbering

participle

slumbered

Origin and Evolution of slumber

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'slumber' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'slumerian' meaning to sleep or be in a state of rest.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'slumber' has retained its original meaning of sleep or rest, and is commonly used in modern English to refer to a light or peaceful sleep.