sleepover

Everyday

A party or visit when a child stays the night at a friend's house, often with games, films and snacks. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life sleepovers are a big part of friendship. Manners: say thank you to the host's parents, follow their house rules, help tidy up. In safety and body-safety lessons: your parents should know where you are; you can call home if you feel uncomfortable; no adult or older child should ask you to keep secrets or break rules; it's fine to say no to a sleepover. Phrases: have a sleepover, go to a sleepover, sleepover party.

Examples

• I'm going to a sleepover at Ella's house on Friday. tree →
• At the sleepover we watched a film and ate popcorn. tree →
• We had a sleepover in sleeping bags on the floor. tree →
• Remember to thank your friend's parents after the sleepover. tree →
• If you feel worried at a sleepover, you can call home. tree →
• Mum said I could have a sleepover for my birthday. tree →

Note

One word: sleepover. In the UK people also say «sleepover» or «stay over». A «pyjama party» (UK) / «pajama party» (US) is similar.