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sleep cycle
This term is primarily used in medical, psychological, and wellness contexts to describe the biological progression of sleep stages. It carries a technical connotation, referring to the rhythmic oscillation between light sleep, deep sleep, and REM sleep.
Because it describes a repeatable biological process, it is used frequently in discussions about sleep hygiene and circadian rhythms. It is distinct from "sleep schedule," which refers to the timing of when one goes to bed and wakes up, whereas "sleep cycle" refers to the internal architecture of the sleep itself.
Meanings
Examples
Waking up in the middle of a sleep cycle often leaves you feeling groggy.
I need to fix my sleep cycle after working the night shift for a month.
The app tracks your sleep cycle to wake you up during your lightest phase of sleep.
Jet lag completely disrupts your natural sleep cycle.
A typical sleep cycle lasts about ninety minutes.
I wonder if my sleep cycle is affected by the blue light from my phone.
The doctor explained how the sleep cycle transitions from light sleep to deep sleep.
My sleep cycle is a mess because I keep napping during the day.