snoozer

noun

snooz·​er ˈsnü-zər How to pronounce snoozer (audio)
1
: one that snoozes
2

Examples of snoozer in a Sentence

the supposed farce turned out to be a numbingly slow snoozer
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Regardless of James’ intent, his perspective underscored an exciting truth about the basketball left to come: With the cream of the crop moving on, the games should be a lot more exciting than the snoozer that was Team USA’s latest win. Sam Amick, The Athletic, 3 Aug. 2024 This big-screen adaptation became just another dull brand-name reboot that Depp sleepwalks through and Burton doesn’t bother making anything more than a big-budget snoozer. Will Leitch, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2024 Our expert feline snoozers tried out 16 beds, including caves, couches, tents, donuts, and more. Kayla Kitts, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024 So far, Donald Trump’s criminal trial has been a snoozer, even for him. Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for snoozer 

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of snoozer was in 1837

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“Snoozer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snoozer. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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