Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
doze
verb
/doʊz/
Definition
to sleep lightly or nap, especially during the day
Examples
- I often doze off while reading a book on the couch.
- She likes to doze in the afternoon sun.
- After a long, busy day, he could doze anywhere.
Meaning
Doze refers to a short period of sleep, often taken during the day, where a person is not in a deep sleep but rather in a light, drowsy state.
Synonyms
- nap
- slumber
- doze off