slumber

Meanings

• Noun

  The state of being asleep; rest during the night.

  - "I had a good slumber last night."
  - "The baby was in a deep slumber."
  - "After a long day, I look forward to my slumber."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈslʌmbɚ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2651515"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with slumber
dumber , tumber , umber , number

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Variants

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slumber , slumbered , slumberer , slumberers , slumbering , slumbers , slumber parties , slumber party

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Etymology

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Old English slumber, from slumbra, to sleep, from sleowan, to slake, allay, or soothe.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded sleep lasted 28 hours, 9 minutes, and 56 seconds.

2. The average person spends 6 years of their life sleeping.

3. Slumber is often depicted in art as a person with closed eyes, wrapped in a blanket, and lying on a bed or couch.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sleep: The physiological and behavioral state of rest and relaxation. During sleep, the body works to support healthy brain function and maintain the immune system.

2. Rest: A period of cessation from activity or work. Rest is essential for maintaining good physical and mental health.

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Culture

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Slumber is a common theme in literature, art, and music, often representing peace, tranquility, and rest. In literature, slumber is used as a metaphor for death, as in Shakespeare's Hamlet: 'To die, to sleep; to sleep, perchance to dream: ay, there's the rub; for in that sleep of death what dreams may come when we have shuffled off this mortal coil, must give us pause: there's the respect that makes calamity of so long life.'

How to Memorize "slumber"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a cozy bed, soft pillows, and a warm blanket to help you remember what slumber is.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'slumber' with the feeling of being relaxed and at peace.
   - Think of the word 'restful' when you see or hear the word 'slumber'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Sleep Like A Baby' to help you remember that slumber is the state of being asleep.

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