Sleeping Pill (Noun)
Meaning
A soporific drug in the form of a pill (or tablet or capsule).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a strong sleeping pill to help her get a good night's rest after the stressful week.
- After a few days of not sleeping well, he resorted to taking a sleeping pill to get a full night's sleep.
- She struggled with insomnia and relied on a sleeping pill to fall asleep every night.
- The sleeping pill knocked him out cold and he didn't wake up until the next morning.
- Her mother warned her about the dangers of taking sleeping pills and encouraged her to try relaxation techniques instead.