Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
snooze-button
noun
/ˈsnuːz ˈbʌt(ə)n/
Definition
A snooze button is a feature on alarms or clocks that allows users to temporarily delay the alarm for a short period of time, usually to allow extra sleep.
Examples
- After hitting the snooze button three times, she finally decided to get out of bed.
- He set his alarm for 6 AM but kept pressing the snooze button every few minutes.
- The snooze button on my phone makes it difficult to wake up on time.
Meaning
The term refers to a button that, when pressed, stops the alarm from ringing for a preset duration, typically around 5 to 10 minutes.
Synonyms
- sleep button
- delay button
- alarm delay
