Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sleep-in
noun
/sliːp ɪn/
Definition
A period of sleeping later than usual, often on a weekend or day off.
Examples
- After a long week, I love to have a sleep-in on Saturday mornings.
- She decided to enjoy a sleep-in instead of attending the early morning yoga class.
Meaning
To sleep longer than one normally would, typically taking advantage of a day off work or school to rest more.
Synonyms
- lie-in
- oversleep
- lazy morning
