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

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catnaps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of catnap
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as in sleeps
to be in a state of sleep the children are catnapping, so please be quiet

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Recent Examples of catnaps
Noun
Nothing brings people together like debating whether Puzzle's platform calling for more catnaps is fiscally responsible. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
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Noun
  • The page shows the kitten being adopted from the shelter, settling into his new home, taking plenty of cozy naps, and play-fighting with his owner's hands.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Tis the season for indulgent comfort, afternoon naps, and staying inside.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Each villa sleeps anywhere from 10 to 26 people.
    Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The modern, upscale building sleeps about 60 people in dormitory beds and private rooms, and even has a hot shower.
    Scott Yorko, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025

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“Catnaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catnaps. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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