Catnap

usgb/ˈkætnæp/
noun

A short sleep during the day, similar to the kind of quick, light sleep a cat has.

After lunch, I like to have a catnap to recharge my energy for the afternoon work.
Visual representation of "catnap" - A short sleep during the day, similar to the kind of quick, light sleep a cat has.

Often appears as...

  • take a catnap
  • have a catnap

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Short Rest

A catnap implies a very brief period of sleep, usually lasting 15 to 30 minutes.

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I grabbed a quick catnap before my meeting.
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Energizing Effect

The word often suggests that the sleep is refreshing and revitalizes the person.

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Feeling drowsy, I took a catnap and woke up invigorated.
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Daytime Sleep

It refers specifically to napping during the day, not at night.

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After working all morning, she had a catnap in the sunshine.
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