Snooze
[snuːz] or [snuz]
Definition
(n.) A short sleep; a nap.
(v. i.) To doze; to drowse; to take a short nap; to slumber.
Inputed by Juana
Synonyms and Synonymous
v. n. [Colloquial.] Slumber, sleep, nap, doze, take a nap, take a SIESTA.
Editor: Upton
Definition
v.i. to doze.—n. a nap.—n. Snooz′er.
v.i. to doze: to slumber.—n. a quiet nap.—n. Snooz′er.
Edited by Adela
Examples
- Time for my restorative snooze. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- And now that he's thoroughly up to it, let's have some supper, and get a snooze before starting. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Nancy shall go to the ken and fetch it, to make all sure; and I'll lie down and have a snooze while she's gone. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- You'd better take a bite and a sup, afore you takes your snooze. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- When you're ready for your snooze,' said that honest creature, 'chuck yourself on my bed in the corner, T'otherest. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Short snooze of restoration for myself from five to six. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
Typist: Terrence