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SLEEPER

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Sleeper.

How to pronounce sleeper:

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Sleeper - as a noun

A rester who is sleeping

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slumberer13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rester6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example: "The winner was a true sleeper--no one expected him to get it"

One of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track

Example: "The british call a railroad tie a sleeper"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crosstie10railroad tietie3

A passenger car that has berths for sleeping

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sleeping carwagon-lit

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sleeper goby

An unexpected hit

Example: "That movie was the sleeper of the summer"

Sleeper - as a verb

To mark a calf by cutting its ear.

Example Sentences

"I can't believe he was such a sleeper and missed the entire game!"
"She always falls asleep quickly; she's a deep sleeper."
"The sleeper train arrived at the station early in the morning."
"I found an old sleeper sofa at the thrift store."
"The baby is finally asleep, let's put her in the sleeper crib."
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Word Game Points

Is SLEEPER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sleeper is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SLEEPER has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is SLEEPER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sleeper is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SLEEPER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is SLEEPER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sleeper is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SLEEPER has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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