noun
sleepwalking
Sleepwalking (noun) means the act of walking or moving around while still asleep and unaware of it. Example: “Sleepwalking is more common in children than in adults.”
noun
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The act of walking or moving around while still asleep and unaware of it.
"Sleepwalking is more common in children than in adults."
How to use sleepwalking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWalking or moving while asleep, without knowing you're doing it.
Common pairings
episode of sleepwalking
prone to sleepwalking
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Word forms
- Plural
- sleepwalkings
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What does “sleepwalking” mean?
The word “sleepwalking” means the act of walking or moving around while still asleep and unaware of it. In plain terms, walking or moving while asleep, without knowing you're doing it.
How do you use “sleepwalking” in a sentence?
Here is “sleepwalking” used in a sentence: “Sleepwalking is more common in children than in adults.”
What part of speech is “sleepwalking”?
“Sleepwalking” is a noun.
What is the meaning of sleepwalking?
"sleepwalking" (noun) means the act of walking or moving around while still asleep and unaware of it.
