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