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noun

ˈkip How to pronounce kip (audio)
Definition of kipnext
1
as in bed
a place set aside for sleeping he was in kip when I knocked on the door

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as in nap
chiefly British a short sleep after an afternoon kip, we were ready to sample all the nightlife that London had to offer

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verb

ˈkip How to pronounce kip (audio)
British
as in to nap
to sleep lightly or briefly after a rigorous walk over the Devon moors, I needed to kip down a bit on the daybed

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Recent Examples of kip
Noun
The kip has shed over 60% of its value against the dollar in the past decade, which means American visitors now get substantially more for every dollar spent. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026 McIntyre came back with a great superplex from the top of the cage followed by a kip up to a babyface reaction. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025 Then in December, light work on uneven bars — novice moves like a simple kip. — Dallas News, 19 Oct. 2022 Sleep experts like Nick Littlehales–who consults elite athletes on how to get good kip–generally advise using your bed for sleeping only. — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 4 May 2021
Verb
Although your dog may choose to kip on the hard floor or hop up on the couch, having a good dog bed is still a great idea to give your pup somewhere that's theirs and theirs alone. — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 14 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kip
  1. bed
  2. nap
  3. rest
  4. bunk
  5. relax
Noun
  • Swift is a ghost of girlfriends past haunting Johnson in the video, sleeping in bed next to her, knocking drinks over to warn her to leave her ominous partner.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
  • As cooler weather rolls in, now is the perfect time to add mulch to your garden beds.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of bed
Noun
  • These paper-thin Listerine strips dissolve right on your tongue, offering a fuss-free refresh after a meal, cup of coffee, or midair nap.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
  • People were still crying, dancing and desperate for a nap the next day!
    — Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of nap
Verb
  • The judge also heard victim impact statements Wednesday from Cozzi's friends and family, including his parents and husband, who spoke to the pain of not being able to lay him to rest.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Instead of concentrating thousands of visitors into just a few months, wildlife disturbance and trail use are distributed more evenly throughout the year, allowing nature to regenerate and rest more, well, naturally.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of rest
Noun
  • Kramnic was unable to climb on to the top bunk without injuring his knees and back.
    — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Although my room had six bunks, my only roommate was a quiet man from Switzerland who was also traveling from LA to San Francisco, but by bike.
    — David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of bunk
Verb
  • The intimate spa offers a number of different treatments and beauty rituals, but the standout one is Oro di Amalfi, an exclusive massage with natural lemon oils that relaxes and stimulates the chakras.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Below, 12 photos of Diana relaxing and unwinding on vacation.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of relax

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“Kip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kip. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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