catnap

cat·nap | \ ˈkat-ˌnap

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Definition of catnap

: a very short light nap

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a catnap left me refreshed enough to face the rest of the day

Recent Examples on the Web The 57-year-old, a cautious and pragmatic sailor, ducked below deck for a quick catnap. — Gregory Thomas, SFChronicle.com, "One year alone at sea: Solo sailor returns to the Bay Area," 19 Oct. 2019 Two back-to-back custom chaises are the ideal spot for a quick catnap or afternoon read. — Carisha Swanson, House Beautiful, "This Media Room Is Perfect for Movie Nights," 14 Oct. 2019 But her favorite wild animal was the bobcat that wandered in and took a two-hour catnap in the yard. — azcentral, "Couple downsizes but upgrades their Fountain Hills home with help of former Suns player. Take a look," 8 Aug. 2019 Start your morning there with a cappuccino, in full view of the rose bushes, then return after a spell on rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore for a late lunch (and maybe a catnap in the sun). — Betsy Blumenthal, Condé Nast Traveler, "Inside the Most Romantic Hotel in Paris," 6 Feb. 2018 Bloom is an easy-going, mellow cat who has become the unofficial queen of catnaps. — Peggy Calhoun, idahostatesman, "Ada County Pet of the Week: Bloom | Idaho Statesman," 26 May 2018 By the time Kimball arrived, his father had gone three nights without sleeping, save for catnaps in his truck. — Clifton Brown, Indianapolis Star, "Fire at family home still vivid for IndyCar's Charlie Kimball," 25 May 2018 Kitty will get a pet bed, personalized treats, and a fireplace for a catnap. — Laurie Wilson, BostonGlobe.com, "These hotels are the cat’s meow," 25 Apr. 2018 Aside from a great selection of plants, Oak Street Garden is also a haven for a few felines who can regularly be found curled up in the garden taking a mid-day catnap. — Birmingham Magazine, AL.com, "Spruce up for spring at these Birmingham home and garden shops," 11 Apr. 2018

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“Catnap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catnap. Accessed 28 Feb. 2020.

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