Definition of catnap
: a very short light nap
catnap
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Examples of catnap in a Sentence
a catnap left me refreshed enough to face the rest of the day
Recent Examples of catnap from the Web
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A stroll around her Streeterville neighborhood, maybe some catnaps if the stars align.
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THE RELAXER’S RETREAT Taking a catnap on a lounge chair, sunbathing near the pool, or simply sitting near a fire pit are all perfect ways to unwind in the summer.
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The team rotated through 15-minute catnaps on the rest perch.
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Over the course of Lucy’s mother’s unexpected stay, the older woman remains in the hospital room with her daughter, taking only occasional catnaps.
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First Known Use of catnap
1823
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playDefinition of catnap for English Language Learners
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: a short period of sleep : a brief nap
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