dozed; dozing
Definition of doze
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to sleep lightly
b
: to fall into a light sleep
—usually used with off
2
: to be in a dull or stupefied condition
: to pass (time) drowsily
doze
verb (2)
dozed; dozing
Definition of doze (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of doze was in 1677
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