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Examples of catnap in a Sentence
a catnap left me refreshed enough to face the rest of the day
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This is perfect for taking catnaps, reading a book, or spending time with a loved one.
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Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2023
More damningly, unofficially led the league last season in catnaps while his man roasted him on a backdoor cut.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2023
During breaks, the crew will retreat into the vessel’s two cramped compartments to converse with their support team via satellite phone, monitor weather conditions, chart their navigation—and, most importantly, tend to their battered bodies while also trying to take 40-minute catnaps.
—Johnny Dodd, Peoplemag, 9 June 2023
And hey, any excuse for turning off your brain via a quick catnap is probably welcome.
—Lisa Bain, Good Housekeeping, 26 May 2023
Curling up for a catnap to reheat has never been comfier.
—Jasmine Hyman, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2022
But small daily actions – such as a short walk, break from social media or even a catnap – can add up to have an impact on mental health.
—Jacqueline Kim, The Conversation, 27 July 2022
In part, that's due to its pace, which only goes as fast as a cat can meander through a desolate cityscape, occasionally stopping to lap up some water or take a catnap.
—Rachel Metz, CNN, 22 July 2022
Apart from stops to eat and refuel, her driver, Stepanova’s husband, Serhii Stepanov, took a catnap of only three hours.
—New York Times, 15 July 2022
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Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2023
More damningly, unofficially led the league last season in catnaps while his man roasted him on a backdoor cut.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2023
During breaks, the crew will retreat into the vessel’s two cramped compartments to converse with their support team via satellite phone, monitor weather conditions, chart their navigation—and, most importantly, tend to their battered bodies while also trying to take 40-minute catnaps.
—Johnny Dodd, Peoplemag, 9 June 2023
And hey, any excuse for turning off your brain via a quick catnap is probably welcome.
—Lisa Bain, Good Housekeeping, 26 May 2023
Curling up for a catnap to reheat has never been comfier.
—Jasmine Hyman, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2022
But small daily actions – such as a short walk, break from social media or even a catnap – can add up to have an impact on mental health.
—Jacqueline Kim, The Conversation, 27 July 2022
In part, that's due to its pace, which only goes as fast as a cat can meander through a desolate cityscape, occasionally stopping to lap up some water or take a catnap.
—Rachel Metz, CNN, 22 July 2022
Apart from stops to eat and refuel, her driver, Stepanova’s husband, Serhii Stepanov, took a catnap of only three hours.
—New York Times, 15 July 2022
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First Known Use
1823, in the meaning defined above
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“Catnap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catnap. Accessed 8 Dec. 2023.
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