sleepers

noun

plural of sleeper
as in slumberers
one who sleeps she's a light sleeper and usually wakes up when I get in late

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Recent Examples of sleepers Right now, Amazon has one for under $40— and hot sleepers are singing its praises. — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 Some items, like cribs, diapers, and super-soft sleepers, are necessities. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 July 2026 Sharp was one of my favorite sleepers, a 3-and-D guard who launches bombs and, despite being undersized, willingly checks top guards and wings. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 25 June 2026 Side and back sleepers will be thrilled to add this set of queen pillows to their bed setup, while this 69%-off cervical neck pillow accommodates stomach sleepers. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 Specifically designed for side sleepers, Buffy’s pillow features a shoulder bay that helps improve Alpert’s neck alignment. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026 The cooling technology helps regulate temperature throughout the night, which is especially good news for hot sleepers. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 Anderson says the Posturepedic Plus is a good fit for combination sleepers and couples looking for a balance of comfort, support and easy movement throughout the night. — V Brand Stories, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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