SLUMBER Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of slumber

as in sleep

a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself a toddler looking so innocent and peaceful in slumber

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verb

ˈsləm-bər

as in to sleep

to be in a state of sleep she slumbered for hours while the train rolled on

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as in to nap

to sleep lightly or briefly slumbering restlessly in the tropical heat

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Recent Examples of slumber

Noun

Nothing good is supposed to happen that late, except when otherworldly tennis players choose the early hours to awaken from their slumber. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Here’s what’s at play — and what guests can do to protect their slumber. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Verb

But the nannies had to get up in the night at the sound of my shrieks while my parents slumbered with ear-plugs in. — Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026 The shorthanded goal seemed to wake the slumbering Ducks, with Gauthier scoring on a power play 37 seconds later to halve the lead and become the first Duck with 40 goals in a season since Corey Perry in 2013-14. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slumber

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slumber

Noun

The American Psychological Association’s recommendations echo that, calling for limits when social media interferes with sleep or physical activity.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026
Ultron is the Oscar to Vision’s Felix, and their odd-couple bickering is the one truly pleasurable aspect of VisionQuest — Spader can do this kind of side-of-the-mouth snark in his sleep, and Bettany solidly lobs back the screwballs he gets served.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of sleep

Verb

The large, breezy beachfront bungalows, meanwhile, have unobstructed views of the Pacific, whirlpool tubs, outside showers and hammocks that serve as prime spots for napping.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Interestingly, participants who napped reported feeling significantly less fatigued afterward, while those who exercised reported similar levels of fatigue as the control group.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of nap

Noun

Indah teaches her how to run the house and even what to do in the marital bed, and Gadis looks after Firman, the one person who takes her ghost stories seriously.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Through a pair of large wood doors is the bedroom, with another oversize window and more than enough space for a king-size bed, your very own reading nook, and two walk-in closets.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of bed

Verb

But with nearly half of the roster sidelined because of injuries or resting, Adou Thiero at least tried to inject some life into a sleepy preseason back-to-back.

— Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Everyone wants Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s return to the UK to mean that all issues between the British royal family have been put to rest.

— StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of rest

Noun

Exercise and napping produced similar memory performance benefits, but through different neural processes.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
How Sleep Patterns Connect to Hemorrhoid Risk A study published in Neuropsychiatric Research in August 2026 examined whether sleep patterns like insomnia, sleep duration and daytime napping may influence the risk of developing hemorrhoids.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of napping

Noun

This group has promoted the Durupınar site as the resting place of Noah’s Ark since at least 2021.

— Eric Vanden Eykel, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026
On an autumn day in 1860, a bearded British man visited George Washington’s tomb at his final resting place in Virginia.

— Nicky Robertson, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

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