power nap

[ pou-er nap ]

noun

1. a brief sleep during the day, taken for the desired effect of improving one’s alertness and ability to work efficiently throughout the remainder of the day:

   The only thing I have left to do before the presentation is to take a 20-minute power nap.

verb (used without object)

1. to take a brief sleep during the day in order to improve one’s alertness and ability to work efficiently throughout the remainder of the day:

   Since he started power napping, his midafternoons have become much more productive.

power nap

noun

1. a short sleep taken during the working day with the intention of improving the quality of work later in the day

Word History and Origins

Origin of power nap¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

Wherever and whenever a speedy recharge is needed, the lucky owner can slip their head into this innovative design for a power nap at a desk, a cat nap at home or a trip to dreamland.

From Time