co-sleeping

noun

The practice in which babies and young children sleep with one or both parents.

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Meanings

nounco-sleeping (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe practice in which babies and young children sleep with one or both parents.

Origin

From co- + sleeping.

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Translations

Greek συγκοίμηση
  • συγκοίμηση (sygkoímisi)the practice of babies sleeping with parents
Polish współspanie
  • współspaniethe practice of babies sleeping with parents
Cite this entry
APA

co-sleeping. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/co-sleeping

MLA

“co-sleeping.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/co-sleeping. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “co-sleeping,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/co-sleeping.

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