light sleeper

noun

: someone who wakes up easily

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Kitsch Satin Sleep Mask Great for getting some shut-eye during long flights or the light sleeper who needs complete darkness to enter a deep slumber, this silky smooth and stretchy mask will pay for itself in hours of quality rest. Kayla Blanton, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025 The addition of that cube transforms the Escapade from its traditional design as a light sleeper van/MPV with bed to a simple but complete camper van with kitchen, bed and dining space. New Atlas, 11 Nov. 2025 Our tester noted that the sleep mode is almost completely silent, which is useful if your kid or their roommate is a light sleeper. Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 19 July 2025 However, if your partner is a light sleeper, the sound of a Bluetooth speaker or even earbuds could keep them awake. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025 However, one of you is a night owl who stays up looking at their phone, while the other is a light sleeper who gets irritated at the blue light in their face. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024 For someone who’s typically a light sleeper, there’s no better feeling than accomplishing a night of uninterrupted sleep. Kayla Blanton, Health, 19 July 2023 But the big picture: Any one thing that interrupts a good night’s sleep can make nighttime a nightmare for the light sleeper. Wayne and Wanda, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Apr. 2023

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“Light sleeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20sleeper. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.

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