nap

noun
UK: /næp/
US: /næp/

  1. A short sleep, usually during the day.

    1. I had a little nap after lunch. [ ] [ ]
    2. The baby is taking a nap in her crib, so please be quiet. [ ] [ ]

  2. A period of rest or inactivity.

    1. The business is taking a nap before expansion. [ ] [ ]
    2. After a long period of growth, the economy is taking a nap. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sleep rest doze siesta snooze
nap intransitive-verb

  1. To sleep for a short time, usually during the day.

    1. I need to nap before the party. [ ] [ ]
    2. He likes to nap on the sofa in the afternoon. [ ] [ ]

  2. To be in a state of inactivity or reduced activity.

    1. The project has been napping for months, awaiting funding. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company napped on its success and lost market share. [ ] [ ]
nap transitive-verb

  1. To catch someone unaware or unprepared.

    1. The police napped the suspect at home. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was napped dozing in her chair in the afternoon. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nap" in English means: A short sleep, usually during the day., A period of rest or inactivity..

The phonetic transcription of "nap" is /næp/ in British English and /næp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nap": sleep, rest, doze, siesta, snooze.

Example usage of "nap": "I had a little nap after lunch.". More examples on the page.