Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
count-sheep
verb phrase
/kaʊnt ʃiːp/
Definition
A phrase often used to describe the act of visualizing sheep to help oneself fall asleep.
Examples
- Whenever I have trouble sleeping, I count sheep until I drift off.
- After a long day, I find that counting sheep really helps me relax.
Meaning
To count sheep is a common technique thought to help induce sleep by encouraging relaxation and distracting the mind from stress or anxiety.
Synonyms
- visualize sheep
- daydream
