Shut-eye (Noun)
Meaning
Informal term for sleep.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- I'm exhausted, I need to get some shut-eye tonight and feel refreshed for tomorrow.
- After working late, all I wanted was a few hours of shut-eye to recharge.
- She's not feeling well and should get some shut-eye to help her recover.
- I know it's a holiday, but I still need to get some shut-eye so I can handle tomorrow's activities.
- The coffee shop was quiet in the late afternoon, as many people had gone home to grab some shut-eye.