doze
verb (used without object)
to sleep lightly or fitfully.
dozes
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pluralof doze.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In one canvas, a woman dozes peacefully on a couch; in another, two women linger in a lush garden.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2023
Footage released on Tuesday shows police officers conferring on how to arrest the suspect as he apparently dozes in a car with a running engine.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2023
Jayna dozes off during the 30-minute trip down Minnesota Avenue that takes passengers past corner stores and fast food restaurants, brick rowhouses and beauty supply stores.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 29, 2023
Food and sleep will be put aside, except when someone dozes off in a seat or on a colleague’s shoulder.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 3, 2021
She drops her sickles during our close-combat class, and Miss Anderson raps her ruler on Katherine's knuckles when she dozes off during our tea-serving lesson.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
