siesta
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.si·es·ta
noun \sē-ˈes-tə\Definition of SIESTA
: an afternoon nap or rest
See Examples of SIESTA
- Most of the shops were closed after lunch for a two-hour siesta.
- The shops are closed during siesta.
- He's taking a little siesta out there on the patio.
Origin of SIESTA
Spanish, from Latin sexta (hora) noon, literally, sixth hour — more at sext
First Known Use: 1655
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