Nap Definition & Meaning

nap
noun
  1. a period of time spent sleeping; "he felt better after a little sleep"; "there wasn't time for a nap"
  2. a soft or fuzzy surface texture
  3. the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave; "for uniform color and texture tailors cut velvet with the pile running the same direction"
  4. sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
  5. a card game similar to whist; usually played for stakes
verb
  1. take a siesta; "She naps everyday after lunch for an hour"

Synonyms for nap

catnap noun

sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed) take a siesta; "She naps everyday after lunch for an hour"

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sleep noun

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

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snooze noun

sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed) sleep lightly or for a short period of time

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"Nap" in song lyrics

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  • "Yo, the Pharaohs back, less than an hour's nap"
    Army of the Pharaohs — Swords Drawn
  • "While the game ?proof? your ear ?hustle takin' a nap?"
    Ant Banks f/ Captain Save'm, Dionne Jackson, Dolla Will, Too $hort, Vidal Prevost — Lead the Way
  • "After I nut I'm taking a nap"
    Black Rose Kartel — Who Dat?

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Frequently asked questions

What does nap mean?
a period of time spent sleeping; "he felt better after a little sleep"; "there wasn't time for a nap" a soft or fuzzy surface texture the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave; "for uniform color and texture tailors cut velvet with the pile running the same direction" sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed) a card game similar to whist; usually played for stakes take a siesta; "She naps everyday after lunch for an hour"
What part of speech is nap?
Nap is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does nap have?
Nap has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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