snooze

1 of 2

verb

snoozed; snoozing

intransitive verb

: to take a nap : doze

snooze

2 of 2

noun

1
: nap
2
: something boring or uninspiring

Examples of snooze in a Sentence

Verb snoozed through those long winter nights under a thick down comforter she was just snoozing when she heard the knock at the door Noun took a snooze after lunch to refresh himself man, that novel is a snooze—there's not one interesting character in it
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Verb
As Diana and Cannon snoozed together, the cat had an undeniable smile on her face. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 And one more day is one more opportunity to stop Bowser from tormenting me for trying to snooze. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
Some tips for a better snooze: Keep a consistent sleep schedule, exercise regularly, and avoid caffeine and booze before bed. Nick Rockel, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024 But shout-out to the late-night hosts that made the most of a snooze. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for snooze 

Word History

Etymology

Verb

origin unknown

First Known Use

Verb

1785, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1793, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of snooze was in 1785

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“Snooze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snooze. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

snooze

verb
ˈsnüz
snoozed; snoozing
: to take a nap : doze
snooze noun

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