Sleep together

verb

To share a bed for sleep, usually without any sexual activities.

My sister and I used to sleep together in the same bed when we were kids.
Visual representation of "sleep together" - To share a bed for sleep, usually without any sexual activities.

Often appears as...

  • children sleep together
  • pets sleep together
verb

To have sexual intercourse.

They've been dating for a while and decided to sleep together.
Visual representation of "sleep together" - To have sexual intercourse.

Often appears as...

  • decide to sleep together
  • start to sleep together

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To share a bed for sleep, usually without any sexual activities.

My sister and I used to sleep together in the same bed when we were kids.
Visual representation of "sleep together" - To share a bed for sleep, usually without any sexual activities.

Often appears as...

  • children sleep together
  • pets sleep together
verb

To have sexual intercourse.

They've been dating for a while and decided to sleep together.
Visual representation of "sleep together" - To have sexual intercourse.

Often appears as...

  • decide to sleep together
  • start to sleep together

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "sleep together"
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Cultural Interpretation

In some cultures, sharing a bed is a sign of friendship or family bonds, not intimacy.

Illustration for Cultural Interpretation
In our dorm, we often sleep together to save space.
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Literal Meaning

Understand 'sleep together' literally means just sleeping, not anything else.

Illustration for Literal Meaning
When their house was being painted, the kids had to sleep together in the living room.
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Non-romantic Context

Use this phrase for non-romantic sleeping arrangements, like with family or children.

Illustration for Non-romantic Context
The baby twins sleep together in one crib.
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Cultural Interpretation

In some cultures, sharing a bed is a sign of friendship or family bonds, not intimacy.

Illustration for Cultural Interpretation
In our dorm, we often sleep together to save space.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Literal Meaning

Understand 'sleep together' literally means just sleeping, not anything else.

Illustration for Literal Meaning
When their house was being painted, the kids had to sleep together in the living room.
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Non-romantic Context

Use this phrase for non-romantic sleeping arrangements, like with family or children.

Illustration for Non-romantic Context
The baby twins sleep together in one crib.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Cultural Interpretation

In some cultures, sharing a bed is a sign of friendship or family bonds, not intimacy.

Illustration for Cultural Interpretation
In our dorm, we often sleep together to save space.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Literal Meaning

Understand 'sleep together' literally means just sleeping, not anything else.

Illustration for Literal Meaning
When their house was being painted, the kids had to sleep together in the living room.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Non-romantic Context

Use this phrase for non-romantic sleeping arrangements, like with family or children.

Illustration for Non-romantic Context
The baby twins sleep together in one crib.
Visual representation of the word "Sleep together"

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