Slumber ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Slumber ( verb )

1. To sleep lightly or for a short period of time.
2. To be in a state of sleep or rest.

Origin:

Middle english slombren, from old english slūmrian to be drowsy, from slūm drowsiness, from slēpan to sleep.

Examples:

1. After a long day, I like to slumber in front of the television.
2. The baby slumbered peacefully in her crib.
3. The city slumbered on during the early morning hours.
4. He slumbered through the lecture, missing important information.
5. She slumbered on the couch while watching a movie.

(As a noun)

Slumber ( noun )

1. To sleep lightly or for a short period of time.
2. To be in a state of sleep or rest.

Origin:

Middle english slombren, from old english slūmrian to be drowsy, from slūm drowsiness, from slēpan to sleep.

Examples:

1. After a long day, I like to slumber in front of the television.
2. The baby slumbered peacefully in her crib.
3. The city slumbered on during the early morning hours.
4. He slumbered through the lecture, missing important information.
5. She slumbered on the couch while watching a movie.