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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The Artemis II crew also shared how they managed naps in the tight confines of the Orion.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The Oscar winner talks about growing up in Hollywood, discipline, power naps and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

“He loves naps, walks, and eating good food.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2025

Experts generally recommend seven to nine hours of sleep per night, though athletes often benefit from additional rest, including short naps, to enhance both physical and mental recovery.

From Science Daily • Nov. 11, 2025

I delete J. Marc’s message because I’m not selling the couch Dad will need again for his weekend naps.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera