Wake-up Call Definition

wākŭp
noun
A telephone call that one requests to occur at a specific time in order to be woken up, especially in a hotel.
American Heritage
A telephone call made by a wake-up service.
Webster's New World
A sign or warning that alerts one to negative or dangerous behavior or circumstances.
American Heritage
Anything that serves to arouse someone from apathy or inactivity.
Webster's New World

A telephone call to awaken someone at a certain time, especially one requested by the person while staying at a hotel.

She requested a five a.m. wake-up call from the front desk.
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Noun

Singular:
wake-up call
Plural:
wake-up-calls

Origin of Wake-up Call

Wake-up Call Sentence Examples

  • Perhaps this will be a wake up call for Haley Joel Osment, and he will use it as a stepping stone to get what was once a stellar acting career back on track.

  • Maybe these pics will be a wake up call for Jess.

  • Remember that when your cat gives you that next early morning wake up call.

  • Here's a simple way to give your deep core muscles a wake up call.

  • These results should be seen as a wake up call for all right-thinking people to combat xenophobia in all its guises.

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