Meaning of the word "sleeping pill" in English

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sleeping pill

US /ˈsliː.pɪŋ ˌpɪl/

UK /ˈsliː.pɪŋ ˌpɪl/

a tablet containing a sedative drug, taken to induce sleep

Example:

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She took a sleeping pill to help her fall asleep on the long flight.

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He was prescribed sleeping pills for his insomnia.

Synonym:

hypnotic sedative soporific

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