How to Pronounce "big sleep"
expression
ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈsɫip
BIG SLEEP
bˈɪɡ/ /slˈiːp
BIG SLEEP
Definition
An informal and often gentle way to refer to death, used as a euphemism especially when talking to children or in creative writing. It can also refer to a long or deep sleep.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈsɫip
British English
bˈɪɡ/ /slˈiːp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BIG SLEEP
UK
BIG SLEEP
Listen in Context
Some people call death the big sleep.
The old cat finally went to the big sleep last night.
Many stories use the term big sleep when someone dies.
When Grandpa passed away, Mom told us he went to the big sleep.