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Sleeper
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slaper, slaapkunstenaar
a rester who is sleeping
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pyjama met voetjes, kinderen slaapoutfit
pajamas with feet; worn by children
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slaapruimte
a sleeping section or berth in a train or other means of transportation
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balk, rijkschroef
a horizontal support beam that connects the rails of a railroad track and helps distribute the weight of passing trains
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een verborgen parel, een onverwachte hit
a movie, novel, play, etc. that is initially underappreciated, but gains sudden and unexpected success later on
What is a "sleeper"?
A sleeper is a film, book, or other media that initially goes unnoticed or receives little attention but later gains popularity and success. Despite a modest or unremarkable start, a sleeper eventually attracts a large audience or significant acclaim over time. This term often describes works that exceed expectations and become unexpectedly popular or influential.
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slaper, bodemvis
tropical fish that resembles a goby and rests quietly on the bottom in shallow water
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slaapbank, uitklapbank
a piece of furniture that can be opened up into a bed
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slaper, onverwachte winnaar
an unexpected achiever of success
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slaper, infiltrant
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
sleeper
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sleep
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Voorbeeld
The sleeper was equipped with a fold-down bed.
She slept soundly in the sleeper during the journey.
The ottoman in the study converts into a twin-size sleeper, offering a convenient sleeping option for guests.
As a heavy sleeper, I rarely wake up during the night unless there's a loud noise.
He’s a heavy sleeper and didn’t hear the alarm go off.
