nap

/nˈæp/

/ˈnæp/

Nap

to sleep and rest for a short amount of time, particularly during the day

synonyms : catnap

a card game similar to whist; usually played for stakes

synonyms : Napoleon

the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave

synonyms : pile

a soft or fuzzy surface texture

a period of time spent sleeping

synonyms : sleep

to nap

MAIN VERB

take a siesta

Examples

1. I usually take a nap after lunch.

2. I laid the baby down on the soft carpet for a nap.

3. The sofa provides a great place to take an afternoon nap.

4. The living room had a comfortable sofa where she took afternoon naps.