cold-weather sleep
nounUK /kəʊld ˈwɛðə sliːp/
US /koʊld ˈwɛðər slip/
Sleeping when it is very cold outside, often with extra blankets to stay warm.
We had a cold-weather sleep in the cabin, bundled under three blankets.
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2. A long, deep sleep during cold months, like an animal resting through winter.
The bears went into their cold-weather sleep as the snow began to fall.
3. A camping trip where you sleep outdoors in cold conditions.
The scouts planned a cold-weather sleep in the snowy woods.
4. A night of rest made cozy by warm bedding and a cold room.
She loves a cold-weather sleep with the window open and a thick quilt.