sleeper
- noun
- /ˈsliːpər/
- US
- The spacious living room features a stylish sleeper couch that transforms easily into a bed.
- sleeper sofa
- sleeper sofas
- queen-size sleeper
Examples
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He bought you a brand-new sleeper sofa, top of the line.
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And maybe because I know that after meaningful talking, she'll often spend the night downstairs on the sofa-sleeper with me, which is like camping in the living room.
Blog text (10) -
We had a room with a king bed in one room and a sleeper sofa in the other.
Blog text (6) -
Taking her cane, she walks to the den where Catherine has made up the sleeper couch.
Fiction book (1997) -
Here you will find a comfortable den complete with a kitchenette, wet bar, and a nice sitting area that includes a sleeper sofa.
Blog text (29) -
A sofa sleeper can accommodate two more, and the entire suite is on the same level as the large swimming pool, which is right outside its door.
Blog text (29) -
Fetching a pillow and afghan from the parlor, she made the sleeper as comfortable as possible.
Fiction book (2001) -
This sleeper sofa is perfect for accommodating guests who need a place to sleep.
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After a long day, I love to relax on my sleeper sofa and watch a movie.
Synonyms
A large seat with soft cushions for two or more people that opens into a bed
A long seat like a couch that you can use as a bed
Compounds
- Specialized
A hidden program in a computer network that stays inactive until activated to do harm
- NSFW
A hidden group of people who stay inactive until they get orders to do illegal or violent acts
How Comfortable
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Sleeper comes from the root sleep 'to rest'. A sleeper sofa is so named because it can become a bed and is used for sleeping.