lie-in
See also: lie in
English
Etymology
From the verb lie in.
Noun
lie-in (plural lie-ins)
- (Britain) A period spent lying in bed for longer than usual after one has woken up.
- Since I didn't have to go to work, I decided to have a lie-in.
Usage notes
- Lie-in is used mainly in the phrase to have a lie-in.
Synonyms
- die-in
See also
- lie in