naps 1 of 3

noun (1)

plural of nap
as in winks
a short sleep so tired that she needed to take a refreshing nap before soccer practice

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naps

2 of 3

noun (2)

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

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naps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of nap
1
as in rests
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 sleeps
to be in a state of sleep I'm just going to nap the entire afternoon

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Recent Examples of naps
Noun
This playful muslin blanket is the one Yang sends to preschool, where snack time, art projects, and naps all happen in the same set of clothes. — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026 Sperm whales take their naps by first diving down a bit before the buoyant head turns toward the surface; by sinking tail-first to a depth of roughly 8 meters; or by slowly ascending to the surface after a deep dive (over 200 meters). — ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026 Sleep scores will now incorporate naps, while factors like sleep consistency and sleep stress will have a greater bearing on the results. — Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 In that dual-collar setup, the Ultra handles off-grid GPS and Callback, while the other Fi tracker adds activity, afternoon naps, and behavior tracking. — New Atlas, 26 July 2026 Researchers plan to test whether shorter, occasional naps have different effects on the brain over time compared with longer, more frequent ones. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026 Which is especially helpful when that listener is someone who still takes afternoon naps. — Chris Moody, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026 Buyers are in love with this day bed and even can comfortably take naps on it. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 July 2026 Nestled in the forest of Michigan, music lovers from all walks of life congregate for a weekend of lasers, side quests, hammock naps, and sets from legendary DJs and bands. — Taryn Valentine, SPIN, 10 July 2026
Verb
This carrier has been a lifesaver with our five-month-old daughter, who naps almost exclusively in it. — The Editors, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for naps
  1. winks
  2. furs
  3. rests
  4. sleeps
  5. catnaps
  6. piles
  7. snoozes
  8. siestas
Noun
  • It’s presented without winks or nudges, neither as a joke nor necessarily foolish.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
  • The new Scary Movie, from writer-stars Marlon and Shawn Wayans and director Michael Tiddes, opens with knowing winks to the 2000 original film, which featured Electra in a scene inspired by Drew Barrymore's opening scene in Scream.
    — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Definition of winks
Noun
  • In others, background actors adjust their chain mail and faux furs and clutch prop weapons, some of which are designed to explode and splatter blood on impact.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026
  • The attractive, mid-30s crowd seemed to be a mix of friends and couples donning beards, tattoos, red lips, and furs worn with sneakers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Definition of furs
Verb
  • The offense rests on the health of the veteran Matthew Stafford.
    — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Enforcement rests exclusively with the Illinois attorney general.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of rests
Verb
  • The Texas 3-bedroom (which comfortably sleeps 8) is a true retreat—no TV, no Wi-Fi.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026
  • Finally, there’s the Tower Penthouse Apartment, which occupies the top three floors of the hotel’s iconic tower and sleeps up to eight—not to mention a cozy single room for a traveling private chef or bodyguard.
    — Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026
Definition of sleeps
Noun
  • Nothing brings people together like debating whether Puzzle's platform calling for more catnaps is fiscally responsible.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of catnaps
Noun
  • Fans could choose from rows upon rows of cleats, stacks of polos, piles of official football jerseys, bins of socks and racks of helmets.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Police say riders have been trespassing in MDOT work zones, including areas associated with the Restore I-94 project, where large dirt and aggregate piles have been used as obstacle courses.
    — Gino Vicci, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of piles
Verb
  • Another medium-firm option that will deliver crucial neck support is Casper’s original pillow, which is great for all types of sleepers like our contributor Madeleine Luckel, who snoozes on both of her sides, her back, and stomach.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026
  • In it, Mario snoozes against a tree as a butterfly flutters by his head.
    — Randall Colburn, EW.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Definition of snoozes
Noun
  • Those sprawling views continued into our room, which featured a spacious balcony that quickly became our favorite spot for mid-day siestas.
    — Kasey Busiel, Vogue, 17 July 2026
  • The middle of the day is for mandatory Sun siestas.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of siestas

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