dozed

/ dozd; dəʊzd /

adjective

1. (of timber or rubber) rotten or decayed

Word History and Origins

Origin of dozed¹

C18: probably from doze

Example Sentences

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

From Salon

Two days after being rescued, the 6-month-old mutts — one tiger-striped, the other jet black — mostly dozed on donated blankets amid chew toys, still drained from their ordeal.

From New York Times

In recent weeks, he’s leavened the attacks with humor, calling Trump “Sleepy Don” — a reference to reports that the former president has dozed off in a Manhattan courtroom during trial.

From Los Angeles Times

Maybe I dozed, because floating there before my sleeping self was a giant wedge of Stilton cheese, richly pale against a red sunset.

From Literature

The next day, I dozed until late afternoon, when Sayeh led her mother back to my cage.

From Literature