catnapping 1 of 2

noun

as in napping
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself indulged in some quick catnapping between appointments with patients

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catnapping

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verb

present participle of catnap
1
as in sleeping
to be in a state of sleep the children are catnapping, so please be quiet

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2
as in resting
to sleep lightly or briefly catnapped for 10 minutes and then went back to work

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  1. napping
  2. sleeping
  3. resting
  4. sleep
  5. bed
  6. slumber
  7. rest
  8. nap
Noun
  • Our agenda includes promenading with the official mascots, catching up on our napping, and looking in on the Pharmalot ancestor.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 2 July 2026
  • My 5-year-old corgi, Luna, is a dedicated burrower—any blanket, pillow or soft corner in the house quickly becomes her personal napping spot.
    — Jessica Moore, USA Today, 27 June 2026
Definition of napping
Verb
  • The monks emulated Buddha’s journey — walking barefoot, eating one meal a day, and sleeping under the stars.
    — Deepa Bharath, Fortune, 17 July 2026
  • Sleep accessories There are those of us who have become accustomed to certain amenities when sleeping, whether that is at a five-star hotel or a backcountry campsite.
    — Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
Definition of sleeping
Verb
  • Armand assures him that Lestat’s not dead and simply resting before the concert, though Louis has no reason to believe this.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The Kings again chose not to play Acuff, second-year guard Nique Clifford and second-year center Maxime Raynaud after resting them in Wednesday’s loss to the Boston Celtics.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of resting
Noun
  • Often nestled in lush mountains or on a peaceful lake, the bucolic and nature-filled settings of sleep-away camps will always remain ingrained in our memories.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
  • This includes a high-protein diet, adequate sleep, and regular exercise.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 16 July 2026
Definition of sleep
Noun
  • The Nazis tried to take it from Rome during the Second World War, but failed after the head of the Italian Football Federation, Ottorino Barassi, hid it in a shoebox underneath his bed.
    — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • If this sounds like a lot of work, choose drought-tolerant plants or install drip irrigation around your garden beds.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
Definition of bed
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Gu-cheon has woken up from his drugged slumber and heads into the Realm of the Gwi.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 17 July 2026
  • Finally, of course, there are the ambitious optimists, people betting that fresh leadership will shake CNN out of it slumber (and give themselves a high-profile role to help achieve those goals).
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
Definition of slumber
Noun
  • By playing a day earlier and having 24 hours extra rest before the final, yes.
    — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Remember that intensity is relative, so adjust your pace, resistance, and rest intervals as needed.
    — Jenessa Connor, Health, 17 July 2026
Definition of rest
Noun
  • While attending a party, the mom in question hoped to keep her 19-month-old child awake in order to maintain her regular nap and sleep schedule.
    — Parents, Parents, 16 July 2026
  • Which is especially helpful when that listener is someone who still takes afternoon naps.
    — Chris Moody, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
Definition of nap
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