slumbered; slumbering
ˈsləm-b(ə-)riŋ 
2
a
: to be in a torpid, slothful, or negligent state
b
: to lie dormant or latent
Examples of slumber in a Sentence
Verb
she slumbered for hours while the train rolled on
slumbering restlessly in the tropical heat
Noun
She fell into deep slumber.
a toddler looking so innocent and peaceful in slumber
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Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Will the Royals’ slumbering bats continue to be an issue?
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Mow At Convenient Times There's nothing quite as annoying as enjoying a peaceful slumber on Saturday morning, only to wake up to the sound of a roaring lawn mower.
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Verb
Ibáñez was coming off a lackluster series against the White Sox, slumbering at the plate for much of the past two weeks, and the Tigers needed to infuse their offense, particularly with right-handed help.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Will the Royals’ slumbering bats continue to be an issue?
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2025
Noun
Primal man got a more stable night’s rest than in the dangerous heights, which probably led to deeper and less interrupted slumber.
—Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
Mow At Convenient Times There's nothing quite as annoying as enjoying a peaceful slumber on Saturday morning, only to wake up to the sound of a roaring lawn mower.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
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“Slumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slumber. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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