Dictionary Check: sleeper

"sleeper" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 11 points

Definition

noun

a rester who is sleeping

Synonyms:
noun

a spy or saboteur or terrorist planted in an enemy country who lives there as a law-abiding citizen until activated by a prearranged signal

noun

an unexpected achiever of success

Example: "the winner was a true sleeper — no one expected him to get it"
noun

one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track

Example: "the British call a railroad tie a sleeper"
noun

a passenger car that has berths for sleeping

noun

pajamas with feet; worn by children

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