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drowse

verb \ ˈdrau̇z \

Definition of drowse

drowsed; drowsing
intransitive verb
1 : to be inactive
2 : to fall into a light slumber
transitive verb
1 : to make drowsy or inactive
2 : to pass (time) drowsily or in drowsing

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Examples of drowse in a Sentence

  1. picnickers drowsing in the shade of an oak tree

Origin and Etymology of drowse

probably akin to Goth driusan to fall — more at dreary

drowse Synonyms

Synonyms

catnap, doze, nap, slumber, snooze;

Near Antonyms

arise, arouse, awake, awaken, get up, rise, rouse, uprise, wake (up), waken;

Related Words

relax, repose, rest;

couch, lay, lie, roost;

lull;

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drowse

noun

Definition of drowse

: the act or an instance of drowsing : doze

Examples of drowse in a Sentence

  1. was just falling into a drowse when you called

First Known Use of drowse

1796

in the meaning defined above

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drowse Synonyms

Synonyms

catnap, doze, forty winks, nap, siesta, snooze, wink;

Related Words

repose, rest;

slumber;

bed;

DROWSE Defined for English Language Learners

drowse

verb

Definition of drowse for English Language Learners

  • : to sleep lightly or to almost be asleep

DROWSE Defined for Kids

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drowse

verb \ ˈdrau̇z \

Definition of drowse for Students

drowsed; drowsing
: to sleep lightly
2

drowse

noun

Definition of drowse for Students

: a light sleep : doze

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