nap

Example Sentences

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Their weekend offered drag performances, a crystal bowl sound bath, a disco nap break and 32 custom looks for the wedding party featuring florals, feathers, corsets and capes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

After tea and a nap, Lindsay drives on to her childhood home, there to meet with a very different welcome.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

I’d probably go home and take a short nap.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

These days, "we do nap sometimes", Grohl admits; while Mendel confesses that the band can often be found building Lego sets in the dressing room.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Instead of answering these questions directly, Madame finished her meal and announced her pressing need for a glass of sherry and a meditative nap, so she might commune with the spirits in earnest.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood