Synonyms of siesta

siesta

noun

sē-ˈe-stə 

as in nap

a short sleep

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nap
• doze
• snooze
• catnap
• wink
• kip
• drowse
• rest
• slumber
• forty winks
• bed
• repose

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of siesta

Instead, utilize the time by texting, doing your nails, combing your hair, or best of all, taking a midday siesta. — Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 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

Relocating to a sunny Mediterranean city in Spain isn’t always just for a more relaxed lifestyle — although siestas are a definite plus. — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024