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

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Recent Examples of sleeper There’s room for four sleepers and a main bed that swings up to reveal a large seating area for meals or work (or play). William Roberson, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 This set is especially great for hot sleepers, as the fabric is moisture-wicking and quick-drying. Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025 Zee can imagine countless ways that short sleepers’ brains could be more efficient. Marla Broadfoot, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024 Share [Findings] Juvenile Japanese eels can escape from the stomachs of dark sleepers by pushing their tails back through the fish’s esophagus and out its gills. Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for sleeper 

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“Sleeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleeper. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.

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