napped; napping
: a hairy, fuzzy, or downy surface (as on a fabric)
British
: a pick or recommendation as a good bet to win a contest (such as a horse race)
also
: one named in a nap
Synonyms
Examples of nap in a Sentence
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Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
On her Instagram post, Harmon shared videos and photos of a sweet-looking Oliver being petted, napping, or as a puppy.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
In 2016, Tesla said that all the company’s vehicles would be shipped with the hardware necessary to drive themselves—allowing drivers to nap or even send their cars cross-country without anyone inside.
—Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 6 Apr. 2024
Harmon shared photos of a sweet-looking Oliver, being petted, napping, or as a puppy.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
Arts and crafts during the eclipse are not allowed, and adults, adolescents and mature children are not to sleep or nap.
—The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
Completing the best film nominees is Nanni Moretti’s latest, A Brighter Tomorrow, which napped a total of 7 nominations.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
The hubs are complete with napping pods, study tables, charging stations, snacks, a microwave and a refrigerator to store meals for their long day on campus.
—Ashley Ahn, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
In the photos, Teigen and Legend's 9-month-old son, Wren, could be seen napping in his mom's arms, smiling for the camera and playing in a colorful playroom.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Allison Keeley, The New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2024
Keshia Shannon pulled up to the Kansas City GIFT studio during nap time.
—Allison Dikanovic, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
Millie, a fatigued mother of an infant, was ready for a nap.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Follow along for the perfect Keys vacation, which includes everything from snorkeling to seafood dinners to afternoon naps on the dreamy sandy beaches.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2024
Hopefully, your baby will thank you — with an extremely long and very comfortable nap.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024
For a taste, nap, rest, and repeat experience, Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill is an excellent choice.
—Mitti Hicks, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
Jimmy Buffet named his final album in 2023 after his grandfather’s description of a nap: Equal Strain on All Parts.
5.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2024
Or is a trip to an indoor mall or grocery run — if either is open — or a long nap a better plan to escape the rains?
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2024
Verb
Gibbs noted that with her kids napping from the late morning into the early afternoon, the timing made sense to her.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
On her Instagram post, Harmon shared videos and photos of a sweet-looking Oliver being petted, napping, or as a puppy.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
In 2016, Tesla said that all the company’s vehicles would be shipped with the hardware necessary to drive themselves—allowing drivers to nap or even send their cars cross-country without anyone inside.
—Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 6 Apr. 2024
Harmon shared photos of a sweet-looking Oliver, being petted, napping, or as a puppy.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
Arts and crafts during the eclipse are not allowed, and adults, adolescents and mature children are not to sleep or nap.
—The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
Completing the best film nominees is Nanni Moretti’s latest, A Brighter Tomorrow, which napped a total of 7 nominations.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
The hubs are complete with napping pods, study tables, charging stations, snacks, a microwave and a refrigerator to store meals for their long day on campus.
—Ashley Ahn, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
In the photos, Teigen and Legend's 9-month-old son, Wren, could be seen napping in his mom's arms, smiling for the camera and playing in a colorful playroom.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Noun
In between naps, Durand told me about the ups and downs of the build.
—Allison Keeley, The New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2024
Keshia Shannon pulled up to the Kansas City GIFT studio during nap time.
—Allison Dikanovic, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
Millie, a fatigued mother of an infant, was ready for a nap.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Follow along for the perfect Keys vacation, which includes everything from snorkeling to seafood dinners to afternoon naps on the dreamy sandy beaches.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2024
Hopefully, your baby will thank you — with an extremely long and very comfortable nap.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024
For a taste, nap, rest, and repeat experience, Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill is an excellent choice.
—Mitti Hicks, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
Jimmy Buffet named his final album in 2023 after his grandfather’s description of a nap: Equal Strain on All Parts.
5.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2024
Or is a trip to an indoor mall or grocery run — if either is open — or a long nap a better plan to escape the rains?
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2024
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“Nap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nap. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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nap
1 of 4 verb
napped; napping
1
: to sleep briefly especially during the day
2
: to be off guard
was caught napping
nap
2 of 4 noun
: a short sleep especially during the day
nap
3 of 4 noun
: a hairy or downy surface on a woven fabric or leather
nappy
adjective
ˈnap-ē
nap
4 of 4 verb
napped; napping
: to raise a nap on fabric or leather
Etymology
Verb
Old English hnappian "to doze"
Noun
Middle English noppe "soft surface on a fabric," from early Dutch noppe "tuft of wool, nap"
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