doze off
verb
dozed off; dozing off; dozes off
: to fall asleep especially for a short period of time
A few students dozed off during the movie.
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On Wednesday night, Heckart dozed off intermittently in a folding chair outside her minivan while her children slept inside it.
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Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Issa added, producing a photo of Nadya dozing off on a flight.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Lying Down After Eating Can Trigger Heartburn Eating a meal, then lying down to relax or doze off, may seem harmless, but doing so can contribute to reflux or heartburn symptoms.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026
Along with failing to follow instructions, Lyonne reportedly appeared to be dozing off behind her sunglasses after boarding, according to Page Six.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Issa added, producing a photo of Nadya dozing off on a flight.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Lying Down After Eating Can Trigger Heartburn Eating a meal, then lying down to relax or doze off, may seem harmless, but doing so can contribute to reflux or heartburn symptoms.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026
Along with failing to follow instructions, Lyonne reportedly appeared to be dozing off behind her sunglasses after boarding, according to Page Six.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for doze off
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“Doze off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doze%20off. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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