snooze

1 of 2

verb

ˈsnüz 

snoozed; snoozing

intransitive verb

: to take a nap : doze

snooze

2 of 2

noun

1

: nap

2

: something boring or uninspiring

Synonyms of snooze

Verb

• sleep

Noun

• nap

Examples of snooze in a Sentence

Verb

snoozed through those long winter nights under a thick down comforter

she was just snoozing when she heard the knock at the door

Noun

took a snooze after lunch to refresh himself

man, that novel is a snooze—there's not one interesting character in it

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Seeing your pup happily playing in the backyard or snoozing on the couch can provide reassurance for you without creating confusion for your dog. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

When left to his own devices, Carson is prone to snoozing on autopilot. — Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026

Noun

A bit more unconventional than the other packing hacks on our list, this clever neck pillow can transform your extra clothing into a comfortable mid-flight snooze companion. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026

Lestat hits snooze on death and takes back control of the narrative. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Verb

origin unknown

First Known Use

Verb

1785, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1793, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing snooze

• snooze button

Rhymes for snooze

• blues
• boos
• booze
• brews
• bruise
• chews
• choose
• chuse
• clews
• clues
• coups
• crews

Kids Definition

snooze

verb

ˈsnüz

snoozed; snoozing

: to take a nap : doze

snooze noun