First Known Use: 13th century
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1slumber
intransitive verb slum·ber \ˈsləm-bər\
slum·beredslum·ber·ing \-b(ə-)riŋ\
Definition of SLUMBER
2
a : to be in a torpid, slothful, or negligent state b : to lie dormant or latent
— slum·ber·er \-bər-ər\ noun
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Origin of SLUMBER
Middle English slomren, slombren, frequentative of slumen to doze, probably from slume slumber, from Old English slūma; akin to Middle High German slumen to slumber
2slumber
noun
Definition of SLUMBER
1
a : sleep b : a light sleep
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First Known Use of SLUMBER
14th century
Related to SLUMBER
- Synonyms
- bed, catnapping, dozing, napping, repose, rest, resting, shut-eye, sleep, slumbering, snoozing, z's (or zs)
- Antonyms
- consciousness, wake, wakefulness
SLUMBERING Defined for Kids
1slumber
verb slum·ber \ˈsləm-bər\
slum·beredslum·ber·ing
Definition of SLUMBER for Kids
: 1sleep 1
2slumber
noun
Definition of SLUMBER for Kids
: 2sleep 1
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