adj.
Living at one's place of employment: a sleep-in housekeeper.
sleep-in
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adj.
Living at one's place of employment: a sleep-in housekeeper.
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1.
Sleep at one's place of employment, as in They have a butler and maid who both sleep in. [First half of 1800s]
2.
Sleep late, either accidentally or deliberately. For example, I slept in and missed my usual train, or On weekends we like to sleep in. [Late 1800s]
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The verb has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
sleep later than usual or customary
Synonym: sleep late
Meaning #2:
live in the house where one works
Synonym: live in
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