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noun

ˈkip How to pronounce kip (audio)
Definition of kipnext
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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
  • Think custom modern furniture, beds dressed in cloud-like linens, and soothing palettes of cream, sand and light timber.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Cole had risen from bed, turned on the light by her sister’s desk, then left her alone.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of bed
Noun
  • Duncan said Willow's most human-like quality is a Sunday nap.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Perk That Actually Works For years, companies have competed to fill their offices with amenities meant to signal ambition—ping pong tables, nap rooms, office dogs, sprawling lounges.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of nap
Verb
  • Clancy’s mom had her arm resting on the back of the seat at times.
    — Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
  • From here, the choice is yours to sit, rest and enjoy the moon rise.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of rest
Noun
  • The Los Angeles Police Department released a video that shows officers at the Valley jail manhandle an uncooperative inmate who died after he was left handcuffed with a bag over his head while laying prone on the bunk in his cell.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Perhaps the bunk room, which features two sets of queen bunk beds perfect for friend groups, families, and those young at heart.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of bunk
Verb
  • Surf, sail and pick up padel For every traveler who wants to kick back and relax on their vacation, there’s another who refuses to sit still.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 24 Aug. 2026
  • For example, the customs around attire at the theater have relaxed quite a bit.
    — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of relax

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“Kip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kip. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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