How to Use catnap in a Sentence

catnap

noun

• The team rotated through 15-minute catnaps on the rest perch.
  — Jason Blevins, The Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2017
• But her favorite wild animal was the bobcat that wandered in and took a two-hour catnap in the yard.
  — azcentral, 8 Aug. 2019
• A stroll around her Streeterville neighborhood, maybe some catnaps if the stars align.
  — Heidi Stevens, chicagotribune.com, 11 May 2017
• The 57-year-old, a cautious and pragmatic sailor, ducked below deck for a quick catnap.
  — Gregory Thomas, SFChronicle.com, 19 Oct. 2019
• Two back-to-back custom chaises are the ideal spot for a quick catnap or afternoon read.
  — Carisha Swanson, House Beautiful, 14 Oct. 2019
• By the time Kimball arrived, his father had gone three nights without sleeping, save for catnaps in his truck.
  — Clifton Brown, Indianapolis Star, 25 May 2018
• Kitty will get a pet bed, personalized treats, and a fireplace for a catnap.
  — Laurie Wilson, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Apr. 2018
• Taking a catnap on a lounge chair, sunbathing near the pool, or simply sitting near a fire pit are all perfect ways to unwind in the summer.
  — Kerrie Kelly / Asid, Twin Cities, 3 Mar. 2017
• But small daily actions – such as a short walk, break from social media or even a catnap – can add up to have an impact on mental health.
  — Jacqueline Kim, The Conversation, 27 July 2022
• The midday snooze gets a bad rap in the U.S., but many cultures build catnaps into their normal routines, and dozens of studies have shown that grabbing a few Zs in the daylight hours is healthy.
  — Gerard Baker, WSJ, 19 Sep. 2017
• His brother-in-law Madison Viray laughs with him before heading further from the stage for a quick catnap on the AstroTurf.
  — Mallory Simon, CNN, 5 Oct. 2017
• Start your morning there with a cappuccino, in full view of the rose bushes, then return after a spell on rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore for a late lunch (and maybe a catnap in the sun).
  — Betsy Blumenthal, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2018
• Bloom is an easy-going, mellow cat who has become the unofficial queen of catnaps.
  — Peggy Calhoun, idahostatesman, 26 May 2018
• If that's not realistic, a 20-minute catnap during a lunch break or before dinner can help too.
  — Lisa Drayer, CNN, 26 Mar. 2020
• Apart from stops to eat and refuel, her driver, Stepanova’s husband, Serhii Stepanov, took a catnap of only three hours.
  — New York Times, 15 July 2022
• Curling up for a catnap to reheat has never been comfier.
  — Jasmine Hyman, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2022
• The real benefit, though, is being able to kick your feet up on a stump and lean back, turning the chair into a recliner and putting you in the perfect catnap position.
  — Graham Averill, Outside Online, 23 May 2021
• Aside from a great selection of plants, Oak Street Garden is also a haven for a few felines who can regularly be found curled up in the garden taking a mid-day catnap.
  — Birmingham Magazine, AL.com, 11 Apr. 2018
• Most workers took catnaps in an 18-wheeler’s sleeper cabin.
  — Krista Stevens, Longreads, 25 Oct. 2017
• Slip into a mid-day autumn catnap and regret nothing, courtesy of this Allard Falls solid wood Adirondack chair.
  — Shayna Murphy, USA TODAY, 23 Sep. 2020
• What's most remarkable about her catalog is how much is aimed toward audiences that think ballets are the perfect setting for a catnap.
  — Neal Justin, Star Tribune, 23 Mar. 2021
• In part, that's due to its pace, which only goes as fast as a cat can meander through a desolate cityscape, occasionally stopping to lap up some water or take a catnap.
  — Rachel Metz, CNN, 22 July 2022
• One innovative travel company, Mer Sea, has come up with an elegant solution that allows passengers to both take the chill out of the air and catnap comfortably.
  — Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2021
• Over the course of Lucy’s mother’s unexpected stay, the older woman remains in the hospital room with her daughter, taking only occasional catnaps.
  — Claire Messud, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2016
• Generally, catnaps that are approximately 15 to 20 minutes are fine, experts say, and may reduce fatigue; boost creativity; increase alertness; jumpstart cognitive performance; and improve mood.
  — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 13 Mar. 2020

Last Updated: 24 Jul 2024