catnap 1 of 2

as in nap
a short sleep a catnap left me refreshed enough to face the rest of the day

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catnap

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verb

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as in to sleep
to be in a state of sleep the children are catnapping, so please be quiet

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as in to nap
to sleep lightly or briefly catnapped for 10 minutes and then went back to work

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Recent Examples of catnap
Noun
And your own cat is to thank for the inspiration behind Godzilla’s catnaps in the Colosseum? Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Mar. 2024 This is perfect for taking catnaps, reading a book, or spending time with a loved one. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2023 More damningly, unofficially led the league last season in catnaps while his man roasted him on a backdoor cut. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2023 During breaks, the crew will retreat into the vessel’s two cramped compartments to converse with their support team via satellite phone, monitor weather conditions, chart their navigation—and, most importantly, tend to their battered bodies while also trying to take 40-minute catnaps. Johnny Dodd, Peoplemag, 9 June 2023 See All Example Sentences for catnap
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Noun
  • The single bottom cushion makes for excellent Sunday afternoon naps—there's no crack to fall in.
    Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 1 Aug. 2025
  • The news reports strange behaviors from house robbers, from making a sandwich to taking a nap to leaving their wallet behind.
    Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 1 Aug. 2025
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  • Sequins shimmer, laughter lifts, and strangers become dance partners under a sky that never sleeps.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • There are so many options available, but Wayfair curated a hidden storefront packed with its favorites, so finding a quilt that suits your sleeping style has never been easier.
    Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2025

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“Catnap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catnap. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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