naps

NOUN

short, light sleep

Synonyms

STRONG

break catnap doze interlude intermission nod pause respite rest shuteye siesta snooze spot

WEAK

few z's forty winks microsleep

Antonyms

STRONG

continuation

NOUN

grain of material

Synonyms

STRONG

down feel fiber grit outside pile roughness shag smoothness surface tooth wale warp weave weft woof

Antonyms

STRONG

inside interior middle

VERB

take a short, light sleep

Synonyms

STRONG

catnap doze drowse nod rack relax rest sleep snooze

WEAK

catch forty winks drop off get some shut-eye grab some z's nod off take a siesta take a snooze

Example Sentences

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They took naps on Sunday to make sure they didn’t doze off.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Shiffrin naps right there on the mountain, often in a crowded hospitality tent, not far from the start gate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

He is now taking naps during Cabinet meetings and other official events at the White House.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2025

Difficulty sleeping through the night, restless tossing, and frequent daytime naps are common early warning signs.

From Science Daily • Nov. 3, 2025

Despite the fact that I was so tired that I often fantasized about taking naps, I actually started to think it was possible to start a fashion company.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad