ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Lie-in

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Lie-in is a noun meaning (UK) A period spent lying in bed for longer than usual after one has woken up.

Meaning

(UK) A period spent lying in bed for longer than usual after one has woken up.

More Meanings

  1. A form of protest where a group of people lie down in a public area.

Example Sentences

Since I didn't have to go to work, I decided to have a lie-in.
‘But the only thing I need now is a taxi and a bed to lie in.’ ‘Yeah, go on home, Frankie. Sleep it off, have a lie-in, forget the bloody woman. […]’

Word Forms

Synonyms for lie-in

Depending on context, synonyms include die-in.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lie-down, bed-in, lay-bye, lair, layup, lock-in.

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