dozed

British

/ dozd, dəʊzd /

adjective

(of timber or rubber) rotten or decayed

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Etymology

Origin of dozed

C18: probably from _doze

Example Sentences

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According to Page Six, the “Poker Face” star hadn’t changed out of her red carpet look before taking her seat in first class, where she promptly dozed off.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

People dozed on station benches or sat on luggage on platforms as they waited for their trains.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

She was home at 9 p.m. and quickly dozed off, but within hours, she woke her mother up.

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2024

Some dozed in tents or relaxed in the shade of trees.

From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2024

The desk clerk dozed, waiting for guests who did not arrive.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary

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