snoozer

noun

snooz·​er ˈsnü-zər How to pronounce snoozer (audio)
1
: one that snoozes
2

Examples of snoozer in a Sentence

the supposed farce turned out to be a numbingly slow snoozer
Recent Examples on the Web Our expert feline snoozers tried out 16 beds, including caves, couches, tents, donuts, and more. Kayla Kitts, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024 So far, Donald Trump’s criminal trial has been a snoozer, even for him. Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024 But while the next phase of the Senate race is shaping up as a bit of a snoozer, House races in California are poised to provide a slew of excitement. Laurel Rosenhall, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024 Some things to watch: So far, the Republican presidential primary has been a snoozer. Nicholas Riccardi, The Denver Post, 29 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for snoozer 

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Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of snoozer was in 1837

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“Snoozer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snoozer. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.

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