Synonyms of catnap

catnap 1 of 2

noun

ˈkat-ˌnap 

as in nap

a short sleep

a catnap left me refreshed enough to face the rest of the day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nap
• doze
• siesta
• snooze
• wink
• drowse
• kip
• rest
• slumber
• forty winks
• bed
• repose

catnap

2 of 2

verb

1

as in to sleep

to be in a state of sleep

the children are catnapping, so please be quiet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sleep
• rest
• nap
• doze
• slumber
• snooze
• drop off
• dream
• sleep in
• hibernate
• nod off
• oversleep
• drowse (off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rise
• arise
• wake
• awake
• arouse

2

as in to nap

to sleep lightly or briefly

catnapped for 10 minutes and then went back to work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nap
• rest
• relax
• slumber
• doze
• snooze
• drowse
• kip
• lie
• repose
• couch
• lull
• lay
• roost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• awake
• rise
• arise
• awaken
• rouse
• wake (up)
• waken
• get up
• arouse
• uprise

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of catnap

Noun

Putt-putting at low altitudes, taking catnaps to steal sleep, nearly slamming into a mountain in Africa and almost ditching in the Pacific Ocean, the Voyager and its crew limped home on fumes from empty fuel tanks two days before Christmas. —Trip Gabriel, New York Times, 8 May 2024

And your own cat is to thank for the inspiration behind Godzilla’s catnaps in the Colosseum? —Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Mar. 2024

This is perfect for taking catnaps, reading a book, or spending time with a loved one. —Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2023

Distraught Ministry of Health staff members worked relentlessly, took catnaps in their offices, and attended funerals. —Laurie Garrett, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2015