snooze

[ snooz ]

verb (used without object)

, snoozed, snooz·ing.

1. to sleep; slumber; doze; nap:

   I feel wonderful—I snoozed for over an hour after lunch.

noun

1. a short sleep; nap.
2. a person or thing regarded as very dull or tiresome; a bore:

   Our professor knows his subject but can be a bit of a snooze in the classroom.

snooze

/ snuːz /

verb

1. intr to take a brief light sleep

noun

1. a nap

Derived Forms

• ˈsnoozer, noun
• ˈsnoozy, adjective

Other Words From

• snooz·er noun
• snooz·y adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of snooze¹

First recorded in 1780–90; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of snooze¹

C18: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

The race has been such a snooze, Nalder said, that many California voters will “be surprised when they see the race on their ballot at all — and even more when they see it twice.”

From Los Angeles Times

I said, politely, “You snooze, you lose.”

From Los Angeles Times

And one more day is one more opportunity to stop Bowser from tormenting me for trying to snooze.

From Los Angeles Times

For Bridget, a role in Scottish Opera’s latest production means arriving at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow at least an hour before the show, leaving time for a snack and a snooze in her dressing room before she takes to the stage.

From BBC

In 2024, even his lengthy, self-pitying story about nearly being killed by an assassin's bullet was an incomprehensible snooze.

From Salon

Related Words

• doze
• nod off