nap — a short sleep, especially during the day
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a short sleep, especially during the day
Pronunciation (IPA): /næp/
Example Sentences
- She needs a 20-minute nap to recharge her energy.
- My boss caught me taking a nap at my desk - I told him I was 'testing the ergonomics'.
- The baby's nap schedule controls our entire family's daily routine.
nap
NOUN[/næp/]
a short sleep, especially during the day
Taking a peaceful afternoon nap
With his cap on and map as pillow, he takes a perfect nap!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'hnappian', meaning 'to doze' or 'to sleep lightly'. It evolved through Middle English before reaching its modern form, originally denoting a brief or sudden sleep.
Breakdown
Old English hnappian (to doze) → Middle English nappen → Modern English nap. The initial 'h' was lost during the transition from Old to Middle English, a common phonetic change in Germanic languages.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“She needs a 20-minute nap to recharge her energy.”
“My boss caught me taking a nap at my desk - I told him I was 'testing the ergonomics'.”
“The baby's nap schedule controls our entire family's daily routine.”
“I set an alarm for a 10-minute nap but woke up 3 hours later feeling like a zombie.”
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