Noctambulation (Noun)
Meaning
Walking by a person who is asleep.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The nurse had to exercise caution to avoid disturbing the patient during her noctambulation to check the IV drip.
- As she made her noctambulation past her sleeping roommate, she tried not to creak the floorboards.
- The homeowner's noctambulation past the guest bedroom in the morning was a gentle reminder that breakfast was ready.
- The security guard's noctambulation past the displays in the darkened museum required utmost attention to avoid triggering alarms.
- During his noctambulation to the kitchen for a midnight snack, he stumbled upon a surprise party thrown by his family and friends.