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

Like the richest desserts, it’s designed to spike your blood sugar until you become so agitated you have to take a four-hour power nap, after which you’ll wake up dehydrated and disoriented, but craving another taste of that confusing confection.

From Salon

Like the richest desserts, “And Just Like That” is designed to spike your blood sugar until you become so agitated you have to take a four-hour power nap, after which you’ll wake up dehydrated and disoriented, but craving another taste of that confusing confection.

From Salon

A cranky Donald Trump glared at New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman when he awoke from a courtroom power nap during his trial on Monday and found out that she had already informed the world that he had dozed off.

From Salon

“Keep naps short and sweet. A power nap of 20-30 minutes can renew attention span and refresh the body,” the Napping Page advised.

From Washington Times

But the wandering reptile was discovered last week, seemingly having had a "power nap" at a nearby electricity substation.

From BBC