lie-in

Definition

A period spent lying in bed for longer than usual after one has woken up.

Etymology

Deverbal from lie in.

Example Sentences

• "Since I didn't have to go to work, I decided to have a lie-in."
• "‘But the only thing I need now is a taxi and a bed to lie in.’ ‘Yeah, go on home, Frankie. Sleep it off, have a lie-in, forget the bloody woman. […]’"