sleeping
UK: ˈsliːpɪŋ | US: ˈslipɪŋ
adj. in a state of sleep; dormant
n. the act or condition of being asleep
The word "sleeping" derives from Old English "slǣpan" (to sleep), rooted in Proto-Germanic *slēpaną. The suffix "-ing" is a productive English morpheme used to form present participles or adjectives, indicating an ongoing action or state. The combination logically represents the act or state of being asleep. Over time, "sleeping" evolved to function as both an adjective ("a sleeping child") and a gerund ("sleeping is essential").
The sleeping baby didn’t wake up during the noise.
She found him sleeping on the couch after work.
Sleeping for at least seven hours improves cognitive function.
The hotel offers comfortable sleeping arrangements.
Avoid drinking coffee before sleeping to ensure better rest.