Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lie-in

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.84 in modern English

Syllables
lie-in
IPA
5
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

British usage

noun

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

Example Sentences

Etymology

Deverbal from lie in.

Usage

Inflected Forms

lie-ins (plural)

Phrases

lie in duvet day

Frequently Paired Words

lie in duvet day sit-in bed-in

Synonyms

die-in

Questions

What does lie-in mean?
A period spent lying in bed for longer than usual after one has woken up.
Where does lie-in come from?
Deverbal from lie in.

How to pronounce lie-in

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