siestas

plural of siesta
as in naps
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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naps
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  • Introduce a daily schedule including meals, play, naps, and bathroom breaks.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Tis the season for indulgent comfort, afternoon naps, and staying inside.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Siestas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siestas. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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