: 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
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.
Recent Examples on the WebThe Dark Horse name was also inspired by the model's understated, dark design that is supposed to give off a sleeper-type vibe, according to Krenz. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 15 Sep. 2022 Dolin Blanc is good but not better, and my usual sleeper favorite Yzaguirre Blanco was same. Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2022 Plenty of tossing and turning ensues as the sleeper attempts to find a suitable position. Lydia Mansel, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Despite all of that, the sleeper train has become a popular topic of conversation in Quebec. Christopher Muther, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022 Side sleeper mattresses should be softer to avoid putting strain on pressure points, like your shoulders and hips. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022 Fantasy football managers love projecting breakout stars and sleeper picks. Jon Heath, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Spacious room offers one queen bed and one sleeper sofa with pillowtop mattress as well as kitchenette. Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 24 Aug. 2022 The sleeper service is also sure to be popular with Swedish travelers heading to Europe. David Nikel, Forbes, 14 Aug. 2022 See More