shut-eye

noun

: sleep
get some shut-eye

Examples of shut-eye in a Sentence

I can usually get some extra shut-eye on the weekends
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Get some shut-eye during your next flight with these tips. Melissa Clark, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024 But in recent years, scientists have discovered a rare breed who consistently get little shut-eye and are no worse for wear. Marla Broadfoot, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024 Restless fliers will finally get some shut-eye with the BCozzy Double-support Neck Pillow, now on sale for 25 percent off, while the fashionable adventurer will enjoy peace of mind with the stylish (and majorly discounted) Travelon Anti-theft Classic Mini Shoulder Bag in tow. Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024 Lack of quality shut-eye has been linked to an increase in women's risk of heart disease, elevated pain symptoms, more of a chance of developing dementia, and more. New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shut-eye 

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shut-eye was in 1899

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“Shut-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shut-eye. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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