sleeping pill
1 of 1noun/ˈsliːpɪŋ pɪl/
Forms:sleeping pills
1
a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia
A sleeping pill is a type of medication used to help cause sleep or improve sleep quality in individuals experiencing insomnia or other sleep disorders. These medications work by affecting the brain and nervous system to promote relaxation and drowsiness.
- After struggling with insomnia for weeks, she finally decided to consult her doctor about a sleeping pill.
- The sleeping pill helped him drift off quickly, but he was groggy the next morning.
- It's important to use sleeping pills only as directed to avoid dependency.
- She kept a small supply of sleeping pills on hand for those nights when she just couldn't relax.
- The doctor recommended lifestyle changes along with a sleeping pill to improve her overall sleep quality.