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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  • Peter goes back to work right away, and Marissa tries to keep her career alive during Milo's short naps, between reading articles on how to help with infant sleep and trying to get a few moments of shut eye herself.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
  • All caregivers should follow these rules for all naps and at nighttime.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Siestas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siestas. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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