sleeper (Meaning)
sleeper (n)
a rester who is sleeping
a spy or saboteur or terrorist planted in an enemy country who lives there as a law-abiding citizen until activated by a prearranged signal
an unexpected achiever of success
one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track
a passenger car that has berths for sleeping
pajamas with feet; worn by children
a piece of furniture that can be opened up into a bed
tropical fish that resembles a goby and rests quietly on the bottom in shallow water
an unexpected hit
sleeper (n.)
One who sleeps; a slumberer; hence, a drone, or lazy person.
That which lies dormant, as a law.
A sleeping car.
An animal that hibernates, as the bear.
A large fresh-water gobioid fish (Eleotris dormatrix).
A nurse shark. See under Nurse.
Something lying in a reclining posture or position.
One of the pieces of timber, stone, or iron, on or near the level of the ground, for the support of some superstructure, to steady framework, to keep in place the rails of a railway, etc.; a stringpiece.
One of the joists, or roughly shaped timbers, laid directly upon the ground, to receive the flooring of the ground story.
One of the knees which connect the transoms to the after timbers on the ship's quarter.
The lowest, or bottom, tier of casks.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sleeper
sleeper Sentence Examples
- The train's sleeper car was surprisingly comfortable, offering a peaceful night's rest.
- The old sleeper sofa in the living room had seen countless nights of slumber.
- The fishermen cast their lines into the tranquil sleeper lake, hoping for a fruitful catch.
- The secret sleeper cell operated in the shadows, planning a covert operation.
- The politician was known to be a sleeper candidate, gradually gaining popularity before emerging as a serious contender.
- The sleeper agent had patiently infiltrated the enemy ranks, gathering valuable intelligence.
- The horse won the race in a stunning upset, having been a relative sleeper in the betting line.
- The sleeper clause in the contract stipulated unexpected terms that could significantly alter the agreement.
- The sleeper effect in psychology refers to a change in attitude or behavior that occurs over time after receiving a message.
- The football team's sleeper player turned out to be their star wide receiver, making game-changing plays throughout the season.
FAQs About the word sleeper
a rester who is sleeping, a spy or saboteur or terrorist planted in an enemy country who lives there as a law-abiding citizen until activated by a prearranged s
slumberer,dozer,
riser, riser,insomniac, insomniac,,waker, waker
The train's sleeper car was surprisingly comfortable, offering a peaceful night's rest.
The old sleeper sofa in the living room had seen countless nights of slumber.
The fishermen cast their lines into the tranquil sleeper lake, hoping for a fruitful catch.
The secret sleeper cell operated in the shadows, planning a covert operation.
