Definitie & Betekenis van "sleeper"

Sleeper

ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD

slaper, slaapgast

a rester who is sleeping

pyjama met voetjes, sliepoutfit

pajamas with feet; worn by children

zit/ligbed, slaapcompartiment

a sleeping section or berth in a train or other means of transportation

What is a "sleeper"?

A sleeper is a section or carriage in a train or other form of transportation designed for passengers to sleep during long journeys. It includes beds or reclining sleeping areas, sometimes in private rooms and sometimes in shared spaces. Sleepers are commonly found on overnight trains and long-distance buses, providing bedding and other features like curtains or small washrooms to make travel more comfortable.

Example

She slept soundly in the sleeper during the journey.

The sleeper was equipped with a fold-down bed.

balk, slaper

a horizontal support beam that connects the rails of a railroad track and helps distribute the weight of passing trains

slapende hit, verrassingstopper

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.

slaper, slapende vis

tropical fish that resembles a goby and rests quietly on the bottom in shallow water

slaapbank, log bank

a piece of furniture that can be opened up into a bed

slapende gozer, donkere paard

an unexpected achiever of success

slapende agent, slaper

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