SLEEPER


Meaning of SLEEPER in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' sl ē -p ə r

Function: noun

Date: 12th century

1 : one that sleeps

2 : a piece of timber, stone, or steel on or near the ground to support a superstructure, keep railroad rails in place, or receive floor joists : STRINGPIECE

3 : SLEEPING CAR

4 : someone or something unpromising or unnoticed that suddenly attains prominence or value <the low-budget film became the summer's sleeper >

5 : children's pajamas usually with feet ― usually used in plural

6 chiefly British : a small earring or stud worn to keep the hole of a pierced ear from closing

7 : MOLE 4

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.