noun

napping

noun

The act of taking a short sleep.

"Napping in the afternoon helped her get through night shifts."

"Regular napping is common in cultures with a midday siesta."

How to Use Napping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTaking short daytime sleeps.

Common pairings

afternoon napping caught napping

nappings plural

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_____ in the afternoon helped her get through night shifts.

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