sleep aid

noun — 2 senses

sleep aid

noun
1

Any drug, nutritional supplement, device, or behavioral method used to help a person to fall asleep, stay asleep, or have better sleep quality.

2

Often, Specifically A pill (containing a drug or nutritional supplement) for this purpose.

  • Near-synonym: sleeping pill
Related terms
sleepless, sleeplessness, undersleep

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