CEFR B2

slumber

noun

Meaning

A state of sleep, especially a light or restless sleep.

Examples

The baby finally drifted off into a peaceful slumber after a warm bath.
He was roused from his slumber by the sound of thunder outside.

Synonyms: sleep, doze, nap, rest, repose

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slumber (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈslʌmbər/

Definition

A state of sleep, especially a light or restless sleep.

Examples

The baby finally drifted off into a peaceful slumber after a warm bath.
He was roused from his slumber by the sound of thunder outside.
The old dog lay in a quiet slumber by the fireplace, occasionally twitching its paws.

How to Use slumber

fall into a slumber (collocation): To begin to sleep. — "After dinner, she often falls into a light slumber on the sofa."
deep slumber (collocation): A very sound and undisturbed sleep. — "The children were in a deep slumber, unaware of the storm outside."
from slumber (prepositional phrase): Awakening from sleep. — "He slowly awoke from his slumber, feeling refreshed."

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