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
Both options give you a cozy nest in which to snooze and are available in every color, style, and price point. Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2025 Meyers asked if the stress of Trump winning the election was an example, and Ruffin immediately began to snooze. Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
Sometimes, the period after the Oscar nominations can feel like a snooze. Kyle Buchanan, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025 This comforting weighted blanket is made for a more relaxing snooze, with enough heft to feel like you’re being spooned. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025 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 3 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

snooze

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

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