Lie-down
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lie-down is a noun meaning (especially Commonwealth English) A short period of rest while lying.
Meaning
(especially Commonwealth English) A short period of rest while lying.
Example Sentences
have a lie-down; have a little lie-down; have a wee lie-down
After a long morning working, he decided to have a little lie-down before cooking lunch.
Word Forms
- lie-downs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lie-in, lay-bye, layup, couch, lay by, resting.
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