Lie-in Definition

noun
A period spent lying in bed for longer than usual after one has woken up.
As I didn't have to go to work, I decided to have a lie-in.
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verb

(archaic) To be brought to bed in childbirth.

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To stay in bed (longer than usual).

I've got a day off tomorrow, so I might lie in till about 11.
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Origin of Lie-in

  • From the verb to lie in

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