doze off

phrasal-verb
UK: /dəʊz ɒf/
US: /doʊz ɔf/

  1. To fall asleep unintentionally or for a short period.

    1. I often doze off while watching TV after dinner.
    2. The lecture was so boring that half the students began to doze off.

Synonyms

nod off nap snooze slumber
doze off noun

  1. A short, light sleep, often unintentional.

    1. He had a little doze off on the train.
    2. After lunch, I usually have a quick doze off in my chair.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "doze off" is /dəʊz ɒf/ in British English and /doʊz ɔf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "doze off": nod off, nap, snooze, slumber.

Example usage of "doze off": "I often doze off while watching TV after dinner.". More examples on the page.