shuteye

/ˈʃuːtaɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a long period of sleep, especially at night, especially in order to recover from physical or mental exhaustion.

“After a week of hard work, he needed a few nights of shuteye to recharge.”

2. noun

a period of sleep, especially one that is long or refreshing.

“She got a good night’s shuteye and woke up feeling refreshed.”

3. verb

to get or have a long period of sleep, especially at night, especially in order to recover from physical or mental exhaustion.

“They decided to shuteye early in order to prepare for the big game tomorrow.”

Synonyms

  • rest
  • sleep

Antonyms

  • alertness
  • wakefulness