snooze

[ snooz ]

verb (used without object)

snoozed, snoozing.

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 Word Forms

• 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

My alarm blares its generic Apple chime, and I keep hitting snooze—only to wake up groggy, drained, and unmotivated to make the most of the dwindling daylight.

From Salon

We also have the means to purchase a purebred pet from a woman who raises her cats in an immaculate home, where they take turns snoozing on a blanket in front of a fireplace.

From Salon

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

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

From Los Angeles Times

A day after snoozing their way to the brink of elimination, the Dodgers showed they could be emotionally prepared to deal with their intense little brothers.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• doze
• nod off