sleep with

idiom euphemism

The phrase 'sleep with' can refer to either sharing a bed or having sexual intercourse, depending on the context.

Definition

B1General

(literal, informal)To share a bed or bedroom with someone for rest or sleep.

Example

My daughter needs to sleep with her teddy bear to feel safe.

B2Interpersonal

(idiomatic, euphemistic, informal)To engage in sexual intercourse with someone.

Example

They didn't expect to sleep with each other after just one date.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sleep with":

sleep on sleep in sleep together slept on fall asleep in bed with share a bed lie with go to sleep sleep tight yen sleep put to bed lay in deep sleep sleep out sleeping language lie down go to bed lie in live with lay on come to bed put to sleep sit up with bed down lay down dead sleep in bed rest on have sex lay over beauty sleep sit with sleep of the just