snooze

1 of 2

verb

snoozed; snoozing

intransitive verb

: to take a nap : doze

snooze

2 of 2

noun

1
: nap
2
: something boring or uninspiring

Examples of snooze in a Sentence

Verb snoozed through those long winter nights under a thick down comforter she was just snoozing when she heard the knock at the door Noun took a snooze after lunch to refresh himself man, that novel is a snooze—there's not one interesting character in it
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Don’t snooze and miss the moment — SZA is performing at the Grammy Awards! Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024 The device will continue playing audio that keeps you snoozing. Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2024 Even for those of us who snoozed in biology class (sorry, teach), there is something undeniably magical about a good nature documentary. Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2024 Don’t snooze on these comfortable styles for your next trip. Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024 Outside, there may have been livestock snoozing in barns and sheds. Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2024 Just slather, snooze, and wake up with more radiant skin. Sarah Han, Allure, 26 Oct. 2023 Celebrities' Best Sleep Hacks For those who engaged in snoozing behavior, the mean or average time spent snoozing each morning is 22 minutes, according to the study, which also looked at the short-term effects of snoozing. David Chiu, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023 Prefer to spend the day snoozing by the pool while your friends opt to zip down water slides together? Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2023
Noun
And a multipurpose lawn is an on-site invitation to connect and explore — offering places to picnic, snooze or play a round of catch. Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2024 The lineup: Magnesium powder (a supplement with little sleep research), tart cherry juice (which naturally contains some melatonin, a controversial snooze aid), and seltzer or probiotic soda. Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 19 Jan. 2024 Arthur, by his own admission, finds leading the Atlantis high council to be a bureaucratic snooze. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Dec. 2023 Night owl–types, regardless of age, are also more likely to hit snooze. Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Scientific American, 15 Nov. 2023 There are a lot of features through the Ring app that allow for control of the floodlight, including motion detection, motion alerts, snooze, and scheduling. Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024 On her Instagram story, Biles shared a repost from her friend Kayla Simone, who snapped a photo of her holiday snooze. Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 1 Jan. 2024 And speaking of snooze, here are 10 favorite songs of the year. Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2023 Amenities and Entertainment With the weather still warm, the sun loungers on the top deck were a popular spot for a post-breakfast or -lunch snooze and, of course, to admire the sails harnessing the breeze and propelling us to our next destination. Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Verb

origin unknown

First Known Use

Verb

1785, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1793, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of snooze was in 1785

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Cite this Entry

“Snooze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snooze. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

snooze

verb
ˈsnüz
snoozed; snoozing
: to take a nap : doze
snooze noun

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