English Word · Intermediate
shut-eye
sleep
Pronunciation: /ˈʃʌtaɪ/
Meaning
Sleep, referred to informally, especially a short period of rest.
Example
I need some shut-eye before the early train.
I need some shut-eye before the early train.
Practice tips
- Practice shut-eye out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.