Word: Nap

Pronunciation

/nap/

Definitions

• Noun: A short sleep, usually taken during the day. For example: “After lunch, he took a quick nap to refresh himself.”
• Verb: (1) To sleep lightly or briefly, especially during the day. For example: “I think I’ll just nap for a while before dinner.” (2) To cover with a soft layer by rubbing, typically with a cloth, to produce a smooth or polished surface. For example: “She napped the fabric with velvet to give it a luxurious feel.”

Phrases

• “Power nap”: A short sleep intended to quickly revitalize the sleeper.
• “Cat nap”: A brief sleep, often referring to the short sleeps that cats take.
• “Take a nap”: To have a short sleep, usually during the day.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The baby’s afternoon nap allowed her parents some time to relax.”
• Verb (sleep): “After a long night shift, he decided to nap on the couch before heading to bed.”
• Verb (polish): “To maintain the shine, he regularly naps his shoes with a soft cloth.”

Synonyms

• Noun (sleep): Doze, siesta, snooze
• Verb (sleep): Doze off, catch some Zs, rest briefly
• Verb (polish): Felt, brush, rub down, polish