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sleep A state of inactivity and rest characterized by the suspension of all bodily functions, typically occurring at night. ■ "I need to get some sleep before I tackle that mountain of work tomorrow."
bedrooms A room or space where a person can sleep. ■ I had to sleep in the hallway because all of the bedrooms were taken.
mattresses A collection of fluffy, soft pillows that are extremely comfortable to sleep on. ■ "I had the best night's sleep ever on my new mattresses. I felt like I was sleeping on clouds!
restful Adjective describing something that is peaceful, calm, and easy to sleep through. ■ "I always try to make my bed as restful as possible before going to sleep."
anesthesiologist A person who makes people feel sleepy and forgetful by giving them medicine. They are also known as "sleep doctors". ■ "I heard the anesthesiologist was so good at his job that he put himself to sleep just by looking at a patient."
abode A humble residence, usually with a garden and some trees. It's where you go to sleep, eat, and watch TV. ■ "I love my abode, it's the perfect place to relax after a long day of work."
adorable A quality or characteristic that is extremely likable, charming, and endearing, often to the point of being excessively cute. ■ I can't help but be adorable every time I see my cat sleep on its paws.
Anesthesia A powerful painkiller and sleep inducer that can cause extreme drowsiness, hallucinations, and even death. ■ "I had to undergo anesthesia for my dental surgery. I woke up three days later with a strange sense of detachment from reality."
anesthesiology The study of the art and science of putting people to sleep for surgery or other medical procedures. ■ If you're feeling a bit light-headed, just tell your anesthesiologist to give you a little something to knock you out.
anesthetics A funny way of putting things to sleep. ■ I had a terrible case of anesthetics when I tried to watch that horror movie last night. It was so boring, I fell asleep before the opening credits!
Awoke To suddenly and violently shake or jolt, usually to rouse someone from sleep. ■ "I was awoked by the loud noise of the alarm clock."
barking The act of making loud, hoarse sounds that are similar to the bark of a dog. ■ "I hate when my neighbor's dog barks all night long. It keeps me up and I can't get any sleep!"
battered Extremely tired or exhausted, often due to lack of sleep or poor diet. ■ "I'm so battered from staying up all night to study for my exams that I can barely keep my eyes open."
bed A piece of furniture with a flat surface on which to sleep or rest. ■ I can't believe I have to share my bed with my roommate. It's like living in a dormitory!
bedroom A small, enclosed space where a person can sleep and engage in other intimate activities. ■ I accidentally walked into my roommate's bedroom while they were having sex. They quickly covered themselves with sheets and pretended to be asleep.
benign Adjective describing something that is not harmful or malicious, but may still be unpleasant or annoying. ■ "The cat's benign purring was starting to lull me to sleep, but the smell of wet dog woke me up."
blackouts A sudden and unexplained loss of consciousness, often caused by lack of oxygen or sleep deprivation. ■ "I had a blackout during the presentation. I guess it was my way of showing how bored I was with the topic."
Bloodshot Adjective: having the appearance of bloodshot eyes, typically due to lack of sleep or excessive crying. ■ "I knew she was lying because her bloodshot eyes gave away the secret."
Boring Something that is so dull and uninteresting that it puts you to sleep. ■ "I couldn't even stay awake during the lecture on quantum mechanics. It was so boring!"
classroom "A place where students go to learn, but mostly just sleep through their classes. ■ "I accidentally fell asleep in my classroom today and woke up an hour later with drool down my chin."
Cradle A small bed, especially for an infant. ■ "My grandma tried to rock me back to sleep in a cradle but I was too wide awake!
Den A place where animals go to sleep, especially bears and other large mammals. Also used figuratively to refer to a secret or hidden location. ■ "I heard there's a bear den in the mountains," said John.
Dirk A person who is extremely boring and lacks any sense of humor whatsoever. ■ "I don't think I could stand to be around a Dirk for more than an hour. They just put me to sleep."
doze A light, involuntary sleep, usually during the day. ■ "John accidentally dozed off during his friend's boring speech."
Dream A sequence of thoughts, images, sensations or stories that occur involuntarily in the mind during sleep. ■ "Last night I had a dream about being chased by a giant cheese rolling down a hill. It was so absurd!
Drifted To slowly and aimlessly wander away from your current path or course, often without a clear destination in mind. ■ "I drifted off to sleep while watching the movie last night."
drill A boring, repetitive activity that puts you to sleep. ■ "I can't stand going to the dentist. They always have me sit in that uncomfortable chair and drill my teeth for hours on end."
droopy An expression used to describe something that is flaccid, loose, or limp. ■ "I woke up with droopy eyelids and a droopy mouth. I guess I didn't get enough sleep last night."
Engagement The act of being fully committed to something or someone, often in the context of a romantic relationship. ■ "I'm so engaged with my work that I forget to eat and sleep sometimes!"
exaggerate to greatly exaggerate or emphasize something in order to make it more humorous ■ "I'm so tired, I could sleep for a hundred years!" Exaggeration
exaggeration A wildly inaccurate or exaggerated statement made for humorous effect. ■ "I'm so tired, I could sleep for a decade and still need a nap!" is an example of an exaggeration used to make a joke about being tired.
Expectancy The ability to predict what will happen next based on past experience. ■ "I have high expectancy for a good night's sleep after a long day of work."
Familiar Adjective describing something or someone that is well-known and comfortable to be around. ■ "I feel so familiar with this city, I could navigate it in my sleep!"
Fatigue Feeling extremely tired or exhausted due to prolonged physical or mental exertion. ■ "I'm so fatigued from all the paperwork I had to do today that I feel like I could sleep for a week!
Feathers Small, lightweight, downy particles of feathered animals. ■ When I saw my pillow made of feathers, I realized that it was the only place where I could sleep peacefully without feeling like a chicken.
feverish adjective, Characterized by or indicative of fever. ■ She was so feverishly excited for the concert that she couldn't even sleep the night before!
firelight The warm glow of a fire in the dark, often accompanied by crackling and popping. ■ "I couldn't sleep without the comforting sound of the firelight."
flannel A soft and coarse fabric made from wool or cotton, typically used for bedding. ■I can't believe I forgot to bring my flannel sheets to grandma's house. I'll have to sleep on her itchy old blankets instead!
halothane An anesthetic gas that is used in surgery to put patients to sleep. Also known as halocarbon. ■ "The doctor asked if I wanted some halothane with my appendectomy."
hauls A person who is incredibly lazy and does not do anything but sleep, eat, and watch TV all day. ■ Mike is such a haul that he hasn't left his couch in three days.
haycock A large, tall pile of hay used for sleeping or resting in the countryside. ■ "I had to sleep in a haycock tonight because there were no beds available at the hotel."
hellbent To be extremely determined and unwilling to change one's mind or course of action, often in a reckless or foolish manner. ■ "I'm hellbent on finishing this project tonight, even if it means sacrificing my sleep and sanity."
homers Noun. A person who is extremely good at something they do. ■ "John is such a homer at tennis, he could beat Roger Federer in his sleep."
Inn A place where people can sleep, eat, and drink. ■ "I stayed at an inn last night that had the best beds I've ever slept in."
Koala A funny, lazy animal that loves to eat eucalyptus leaves and sleep all day. ■ I once saw a koala sitting on a branch and saying "I wish I could be as cool as you guys." It was hilarious!
literature a collection of written works, especially those considered to have artistic or intellectual merit. ■ "I'm such a literature major, I can read the classics in my sleep."
Lull A soothing or calming influence, especially one that is intended to put someone to sleep. ■ "I can't fall asleep without a good lullaby."
Lullaby A soothing or comforting song, especially sung to calm a baby to sleep. ■ "I sang a lullaby to my cat, but it didn't work. It just started purring louder."