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Definition of sleepout

sleepout

/ˈsliːp.aʊt/
sleep · out
Plural:sleepouts
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• noun

1

Australian A detached outbuilding, cabin, or enclosed veranda adjacent to a main house, used primarily as extra sleeping quarters (also standard in New Zealand English).

Example

"When the extended family visited for the summer holidays, the teenagers stayed in the sleepout in the backyard."

2

An occasion of sleeping outdoors, either for recreation or as part of a charity event to raise awareness of homelessness.

Example

"The community center organized an annual winter sleepout to raise funds for local homeless shelters."

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• Nearby Words

sleeplessly
sleeplessness
sleeplike
sleepout
sleepover
sleepsack
sleepshirt

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sleepout. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sleepout
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