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Definition of slumber

slumber

/ˈslʌm.bər/
slum · ber
Adverb:slumberously
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Plural:slumbers
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Adjective:slumberous
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Past Simple:slumbered
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Past Participle:slumbered
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Present Participle:slumbering
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• noun

1

A state or period of peaceful, often deep sleep.

Example

"The sudden clap of thunder woke the entire household from a deep slumber."

2

A state of quiet inactivity, dormancy, or stillness.

Example

"After a long winter slumber, the coastal town came back to life in early spring."

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• verb

1

To sleep peacefully or lightly.

Example

"The newborn baby slumbered quietly in her cradle throughout the afternoon."

2

To remain in a dormant, inactive, or quiescent state.

Example

"The ancient volcano had slumbered for centuries before showing signs of seismic activity."

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• Rhymes for slumber

• Nearby Words

sluglike
sluice
slum
slumber
slumberland
slumberous
slumlord

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'slumeren' (with an unetymological intrusive 'b' added for ease of pronunciation), derived from Old English 'slumerian', meaning to sleep or doze, of West Germanic origin.

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