catnap

/kætˈnæp/

Definitions

1. noun

a short period of sleep, typically taken by day

“After lunch, she took a quick catnap on the couch.”

2. verb

to sleep briefly, especially during the day

“She catnapped for a few minutes before the meeting.”

Synonyms

  • doze
  • nap

Antonyms

  • alertness
  • wakefulness