catnaps 1 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

catnaps

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of catnap
1
as in sleeps
to be in a state of sleep the children are catnapping, so please be quiet

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

2

Example Sentences

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.
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catnaps
Noun
  • Another reviewer brought it into their work and said that the chair is so popular, everyone wants to book their office for lunch naps.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
  • In most of the videos the dogs are living their best lives, being pampered, taking naps, playing together and being generally showered with love and affection.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Her mother still sleeps downstairs.
    Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 2 Oct. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Catnaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catnaps. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on catnaps

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

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