sleeper
|sleep/er|
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/ˈsliːpər/
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/ˈsliːpə/
unexpected success
Etymology
'sleeper' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'slǣpere,' where 'slǣp' meant 'sleep.'
'slǣpere' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'sleeper.'
Initially, it meant 'one who sleeps,' but over time it evolved to include various meanings such as a train car or unexpected success.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 2
a train car with beds for passengers to sleep in.
We booked a sleeper for the overnight journey.
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Noun 3
a piece of clothing, especially for infants, designed for sleeping.
The baby wore a soft sleeper to bed.
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Noun 4
a person or thing that achieves unexpected success or recognition.
The film was a sleeper hit of the year.
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Last updated: 2025/01/21 13:06