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Definition of sleepwalking

sleepwalking

/ˈsliːpˌwɔːkɪŋ/
sleep · walk · ing
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• noun

1

The condition or act of getting up and walking around or performing other activities while in a state of deep sleep, technically known as somnambulism.

Example

"Stress and sleep deprivation can sometimes trigger episodes of sleepwalking in both children and adults."

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• Nearby Words

sleepsuit
sleepwalk
sleepwalker
sleepwalking
sleepwear
sleepy
sleepyhead

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