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sleeper

noun

sleep·​er ˈslē-pər How to pronounce sleeper (audio)
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: one that sleeps
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: a piece of timber, stone, or steel on or near the ground to support a superstructure, keep railroad rails in place, or receive floor joists : stringpiece
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: someone or something unpromising or unnoticed that suddenly attains prominence or value
the low-budget film became the summer's sleeper
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: children's pajamas usually with feet
usually used in plural
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chiefly British : a small earring or stud worn to keep the hole of a pierced ear from closing
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Synonyms

Example Sentences

Sleepers were awakened by the sound of a loud crash. He may turn out to be the sleeper in this year's election. The movie was the summer's sleeper. The movie became the sleeper hit of the summer.
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Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sleeper was in the 12th century

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