snooze

verb

snoozed; snoozing
Synonyms of snoozenext

intransitive verb

: to take a nap : doze

Examples of snooze in a Sentence

snoozed through those long winter nights under a thick down comforter she was just snoozing when she heard the knock at the door
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Additionally, make sure to lightly stomp before heading into overgrown areas, as this helps alert any snakes snoozing in the shade of your presence. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026 Like in New York’s Central Park, locals love to bring a blanket and sprawl on the springy turf, canoodling, reading books, and snoozing beneath the skyline. Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026 Hunting kangaroos and snoozing by the fire The dingo’s bones tell their own story. ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026 Luckily, my desert tortoise named Dotty was safely snoozing in my backyard. Alina Hartounian, NPR, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for snooze

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snooze was in 1785

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Snooze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snooze. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

snooze

verb
ˈsnüz
snoozed; snoozing
: to take a nap : doze
snooze noun

More from Merriam-Webster on snooze

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster