Etymology

sleep divorce

Today it means: The practice of sleeping in separate beds or bedrooms instead of sharing one bed at night, with the intention of prioritizing sleep. Full definition →

First used 2010s
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The story

Popularized from an article by Mimi L. Golub, published on March 19, 2013.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 2010s The practice of sleeping in separate beds or bedrooms instead of sharing one bed at night, with the intention of prioritizing sleep.

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