noun
catnap
Catnap (noun) means a short, light sleep, often taken during the day.
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A short, light sleep, often taken during the day.
"A toddler who is still having two day sleeps will generally have one good sleep and one catnap, and a toddler who is around three years of age and getting close to dropping her day sleep will catnap."
— Tizzie Hall, Save Our Sleep: Toddler (2010)
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Etymology
From cat + nap. Named in reference to the feline habit of taking multiple, brief, and light naps throughout the day to conserve energy, rather than sleeping for one long, uninterrupted block.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of catnap?
"catnap" (noun) means a short, light sleep, often taken during the day.
What is another word for catnap?
Other words for "catnap" include nap, snooze.
