Sleep in
verb
To sleep until later in the morning than usual.
On weekends, I usually sleep in until 10 am.
Often appears as...
- sleep in late
- sleep in on weekends
verb
To sleep where one works, especially as a domestic servant.
The nanny will sleep in, as the baby might need her assistance during the night.
Often appears as...
- servant sleeps in
- nanny sleeps in
verb
To sleep until later in the morning than usual.
On weekends, I usually sleep in until 10 am.
Often appears as...
- sleep in late
- sleep in on weekends
verb
To sleep where one works, especially as a domestic servant.
The nanny will sleep in, as the baby might need her assistance during the night.
Often appears as...
- servant sleeps in
- nanny sleeps in
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Weekends and Holidays
Used to express leisurely mornings on days off from work or school.
I'm going to sleep in on the holiday.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Negative
Doesn't necessarily imply laziness; it's often planned and enjoyed.
After a long week, I deserve to sleep in.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Use
Common in casual, everyday conversation rather than formal use.
Let's sleep in tomorrow and relax.
Pro Tip 1/3Weekends and Holidays
Used to express leisurely mornings on days off from work or school.
I'm going to sleep in on the holiday.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Negative
Doesn't necessarily imply laziness; it's often planned and enjoyed.
After a long week, I deserve to sleep in.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Use
Common in casual, everyday conversation rather than formal use.
Let's sleep in tomorrow and relax.
Pro Tip 1/3Weekends and Holidays
Used to express leisurely mornings on days off from work or school.
I'm going to sleep in on the holiday.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Negative
Doesn't necessarily imply laziness; it's often planned and enjoyed.
After a long week, I deserve to sleep in.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Use
Common in casual, everyday conversation rather than formal use.
Let's sleep in tomorrow and relax.
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