snooze
7 synonyms for snooze, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To sleep lightly for a short time; to nap.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To sleep lightly for a short time; to nap.
“I snoozed on the sofa for twenty minutes after lunch.”
How to use snooze
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hit snooze
take a snooze
snooze button
Etymology
Of unknown origin, attested since the 18th century. Compare Dutch snoezelen (“to snooze”) or Swedish snusa (“to snore lightly”), and also Ancient Greek νυστάζω (nustázō, “to doze, drowse”) and Russian сон (son, “sleep, dream”).
Full origin of snooze →Frequently asked questions
What does “snooze” mean?
The word “snooze” means to sleep lightly for a short time; to nap. In plain terms, a quick, light sleep — or the button that buys you a few more minutes of one.
How do you pronounce “snooze”?
“Snooze” is pronounced snooz (/snuːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “snooze” in a sentence?
Here is “snooze” used in a sentence: “I snoozed on the sofa for twenty minutes after lunch.”
What part of speech is “snooze”?
Depending on how it is used, “snooze” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “snooze” have?
“Snooze” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to sleep lightly for a short time; to nap.
