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noun (1)

Definition of napnext
as in wink
a short sleep so tired that she needed to take a refreshing nap before soccer practice

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nap

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noun (2)

as in fur
a soft airy substance or covering high-quality suede has a good, even nap

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nap

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verb

ˈnap How to pronounce nap (audio)
1
as in to relax
to sleep lightly or briefly decided to let the kids nap for a few more minutes before waking them

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2
as in to sleep
to be in a state of sleep I'm just going to nap the entire afternoon

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Recent Examples of nap
Noun
Get your beauty sleep with Beautyrest pillows, or take a nap with the ultra-comfy Benvwe Faux Fur Blanket. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2026 Ten minutes after Trump opens his mouth, some of us need a nap. — Bernard Goldberg, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
That combination is aimed particularly at high-volume production of fleece, brushed and napped fabrics, including textiles used in softshell garments. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 One of the most popular areas is the Newport Historic Bayfront, home to the infamous sea lions of Port Dock One—they’re loud, funny, and always trying to find their next place to nap. — Sierra Vandervort, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nap
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nap
  1. wink
  2. fur
  3. relax
  4. sleep
  5. rest
  6. pile
  7. slumber
  8. doze
Noun
  • Color cosmetics by Peter Philips, creative and makeup director at Dior, wink to makeup from the 1950s and 1960s.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Soapy, salacious and steamy romance stories might have popularized the microdrama format globally, but the first episode of The Agency positions the series as an office comedy with quick cuts and wink-wink lines and visuals.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of wink
Noun
  • The Senate will soon weigh in on the latest Farm Bill, which now seeks to expand market opportunities for mink farmers by undoing a prohibition in federal law on subsidizing the fur trade.
    — Nat Lash, ProPublica, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Universal Standard’s holiday collection features eight styles, spanning tailoring, fluid cupro, vegan leather and faux fur.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of fur
Verb
  • Each has an ofuro tub, steam shower, infrared sauna, relaxing area to take tea and fruit after a treatment, and an outside garden area with a plunge pool and an outdoor shower.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In one photo, Hudson showed off her toned figure in a bright red bandeau bikini while relaxing on the beach with her fiancé, Danny Fujikawa.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of relax
Verb
  • Just one day earlier, he was diagnosed with a superficial blood clot in his left calf and ordered by doctors to stay awake overnight, according to NFL insiders, who report the quarterback did not sleep for roughly 36 hours.
    — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • As a result, your mind is always searching for the next project to tackle or problem to solve, distracting you while hanging out with family or keeping you from sleeping.
    — Melody Wilding, Contributor, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of sleep
Noun
  • But the practice of long rest cures had waned in Switzerland in the nineteen-nineties, in part because health insurers stopped fully covering extended stays at spas and wellness centers.
    — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Since returning to the Vatican, Leo has gradually resumed his activities while adjusting his schedule to prioritize recovery and periods of rest, the statement said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of rest
Noun
  • Hours later, a group of rescuers in hard hats were using poles stripped from trees to poke at the huge pile of rubble.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • There was a basket with lemons, each one tied with red curling ribbon, fish spices stacked, the register with all the keys covered by a silicone hood, and a pile of newspapers next to a pile of wrapping sheets.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of pile
Verb
  • In particular, the image of the sickly, slumbering child recurs throughout Marcon’s work.
    — Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The winter months pass, long nights, a bomb cyclone that buries my basement windows in snow and leaves me to lurk in the dark like a slumbering bear, and then spring arrives abrupt and clanging and golden.
    — Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of slumber
Noun
  • Visitors can also follow a small leafy trail to Kelayang Cave, where hanging bats doze after a night of feasting.
    — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Available in pink or blue, the toy—which attaches to crib bars or can be situated near your child’s sleeping space—features a relaxing array of sounds, lights, and music, along with gentle motion, to encourage your darling to doze.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 July 2026
Definition of doze

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“Nap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nap. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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