English Word · Intermediate
sleeper
A railroad tie
Pronunciation: /ˈsliːpə(ɹ)/
Meaning
A railroad tie.
Example
The workers replaced the rotted wooden sleeper with a new concrete one.
The workers replaced the rotted wooden sleeper with a new concrete one.
Practice tips
- Practice sleeper 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.