snooze

1 of 2

verb

snoozed; snoozing

intransitive verb

: to take a nap : doze

snooze

2 of 2

noun

1
: nap
2
: something boring or uninspiring

Examples of snooze in a Sentence

Verb snoozed through those long winter nights under a thick down comforter she was just snoozing when she heard the knock at the door Noun took a snooze after lunch to refresh himself man, that novel is a snooze—there's not one interesting character in it
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Verb
Walks in the woods, scenic drives, birdwatching, hammock snoozes, picnics and stargazing should all be on the agenda. Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025 Now, Kratos loves snoozing on the couch with his cat siblings, playing with his toys, and being spoiled by his owner. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Noun
She's exhausted from us all being home in the days prior and goes on a snooze marathon! Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025 Most—but not all—of them figured out the color-direction connection after their brief snooze. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for snooze

Word History

Etymology

Verb

origin unknown

First Known Use

Verb

1785, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1793, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of snooze was in 1785

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“Snooze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snooze. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

snooze

verb
ˈsnüz
snoozed; snoozing
: to take a nap : doze
snooze noun

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