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siesta

noun

sē-ˈe-stə

Definition of siesta

as in nap

a short sleep he typically takes a siesta after lunch, waiting for it to become a little cooler until resuming work

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Recent Examples of siesta The middle of the day is for mandatory Sun siestas. — Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026 The two-bedroom rental features an elevated plunge pool bookended by a cozy lounging area for afternoon siestas under the sun. — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026 Locals joke about their reputation for taking a siesta under cork trees, but the slower rhythm is precisely the appeal. — Deanna Romano, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Jan. 2026 The scratching posts are lined with sistal ropes for scratching and sharpening claws while the rest areas are soft and warm, perfect for an afternoon siesta. — Christine Persaud, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for siesta

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nap

Noun

An early afternoon power nap can be helpful, but too late in the afternoon might set you up for difficulty sleeping at night and a never-ending cycle of poor sleep.

— Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Endless football, someone raving about artichoke dip, young parents discussing nap schedules.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026

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