Catnap
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.
Often appears as...
- take a catnap
- have a catnap
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To have a short, light sleep during the day.
The old man catnapped in his chair for half an hour before getting ready for dinner.
Often appears as...
- catnap in the chair
- catnap before dinner
Usage tips
Colloquial
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.
Often appears as...
- take a catnap
- have a catnap
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To have a short, light sleep during the day.
The old man catnapped in his chair for half an hour before getting ready for dinner.
Often appears as...
- catnap in the chair
- catnap before dinner
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Short Rest
A catnap implies a very brief period of sleep, usually lasting 15 to 30 minutes.
I grabbed a quick catnap before my meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Energizing Effect
The word often suggests that the sleep is refreshing and revitalizes the person.
Feeling drowsy, I took a catnap and woke up invigorated.
Pro Tip 3/3Daytime Sleep
It refers specifically to napping during the day, not at night.
After working all morning, she had a catnap in the sunshine.
Pro Tip 1/3Short Rest
A catnap implies a very brief period of sleep, usually lasting 15 to 30 minutes.
I grabbed a quick catnap before my meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Energizing Effect
The word often suggests that the sleep is refreshing and revitalizes the person.
Feeling drowsy, I took a catnap and woke up invigorated.
Pro Tip 3/3Daytime Sleep
It refers specifically to napping during the day, not at night.
After working all morning, she had a catnap in the sunshine.
Pro Tip 1/3Short Rest
A catnap implies a very brief period of sleep, usually lasting 15 to 30 minutes.
I grabbed a quick catnap before my meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Energizing Effect
The word often suggests that the sleep is refreshing and revitalizes the person.
Feeling drowsy, I took a catnap and woke up invigorated.
Pro Tip 3/3Daytime Sleep
It refers specifically to napping during the day, not at night.
After working all morning, she had a catnap in the sunshine.
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Video examples
Safari Live - Day 202 PIPE...
to rockers and things hello little sleepy pens that an elephant no not sleeping just a quick catnap fair enough now you can also see that the camera is just moving a little bit like I said it's been quite windy and now that we're out in the open the wind has picked up
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 202 PIPE...
to rockers and things hello little sleepy pens that an elephant no not sleeping just a quick catnap fair enough now you can also see that the camera is just moving a little bit like I said it's been quite windy and now that we're out in the open the wind has picked up
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Quote examples
Andrew Luck
American Athlete
I'm a big sleep guy. I think my schedule sorta starts with sleep and making sure I get enough of it. I'm an eight-plus hours guy. I would love to sleep more. I definitely try to create a routine and not stray from that routine at all, but I will take advantage of having an off-morning. And I really have become a fan of the 20-minute catnap.
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Valerie Jarrett
American Lawyer
I vividly remember early on in my career when I was eight months pregnant, working literally around the clock, and worrying that each trip to the restroom or my need to catch the occasional catnap was causing my colleagues to question whether I could keep up.
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Ian Anderson
British Musician
Prog didn't really go away. Just took a catnap in the late Seventies. A new generation of fans discovered it, and a whole new array of bands and solo artists took it on into the new millennium.
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Martha Stewart
Entertainer
I catnap now and then, but I think while I nap, so it's not a waste of time.
Quote examples
Andrew Luck
American Athlete
I'm a big sleep guy. I think my schedule sorta starts with sleep and making sure I get enough of it. I'm an eight-plus hours guy. I would love to sleep more. I definitely try to create a routine and not stray from that routine at all, but I will take advantage of having an off-morning. And I really have become a fan of the 20-minute catnap.
Quote examples
Valerie Jarrett
American Lawyer
I vividly remember early on in my career when I was eight months pregnant, working literally around the clock, and worrying that each trip to the restroom or my need to catch the occasional catnap was causing my colleagues to question whether I could keep up.
Quote examples
Ian Anderson
British Musician
Prog didn't really go away. Just took a catnap in the late Seventies. A new generation of fans discovered it, and a whole new array of bands and solo artists took it on into the new millennium.
Quote examples
Martha Stewart
Entertainer
I catnap now and then, but I think while I nap, so it's not a waste of time.
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