Sleeper Definition & Meaning
sleeper
- noun
- a rester who is sleeping
- 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; "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; "the British call a railroad tie a sleeper"
- a passenger car that has berths for sleeping
- 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
- an unexpected hit; "that movie was the sleeper of the summer"
"Sleeper" in song lyrics
See how sleeper is used in real songs:
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"I had a second class seat cause it's cheaper than a sleeper"
Alltruisms — 'Oh' -
"Turn you into Tiny Timmy, put you in the sleeper"
Boss Hogg Outlawz — Heat on my Side -
"I done lost to many thugs to the permanant sleeper"
C-Murder — Feel My Pain
Words that rhyme with sleeper
Usage tips for "sleeper"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sleeper" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sleeper to find words that pair well.