snooze

[ snooz ]

verb (used without object)

, snoozed, snooz·ing.

1. to sleep; slumber; doze; nap:

   I feel wonderful—I snoozed for over an hour after lunch.

noun

1. a short sleep; nap.
2. a person or thing regarded as very dull or tiresome; a bore:

   Our professor knows his subject but can be a bit of a snooze in the classroom.

snooze

/ snuːz /

verb

1. intr to take a brief light sleep

noun

1. a nap

Derived Forms

• ˈsnoozer, noun
• ˈsnoozy, adjective

Other Words From

• snooz·er noun
• snooz·y adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of snooze¹

First recorded in 1780–90; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of snooze¹

C18: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Then, grab a WHOOP and start using its valuable feedback to decide whether you should go for that planned run or hit snooze.

From Outside Online

Conroy suggests even shorter—from 20 to 30 minutes—but says the maximum snooze allotment can vary from person to person.

From Popular-Science

There’s even a smart snooze function that can delay your wake-up time based on periods of light and deep sleep, rather than a set time period.

From Popular-Science

Whatever the reason, some in the industry have put Google on snooze in the CTV space, though others have awoken to its potential.

From Digiday

Then I settle in, sometimes to the point of falling into a Savasana-like snooze—and I’m someone who never sleeps during Savasana.

From Outside Online

Few cars brave the streets: rush hour has become snooze hour.

From The Daily Beast

Young adults in particular benefitted the most from a quick snooze.

From The Daily Beast

Read on for our expert-approved tips for the perfect snooze.

From The Daily Beast

The whole thing just seems off to me… and also a snooze—especially when you put it up against the more fascinating threads.

From The Daily Beast

Sleeping might seem simple enough—just crawl into bed at the end of the night, and snooze away until morning, right?

From The Daily Beast

And now that hes thoroughly up to it, lets have some supper, and get a snooze afore starting.

From Project Gutenberg

Then they snooze for five hours and they're ready for another long stretch.

From Project Gutenberg

But I read the hypocrite's meaning between his words; he is a lazy loafer and loves to lie and snooze in the morning.

From Project Gutenberg

On a divan in the living room, covered by a light blanket, resting in a very light snooze, was a woman.

From Project Gutenberg

Her ladyship seems to be taking a snooze on the quiet, my lady.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• doze
• nod off