noun
napping
Napping (noun) means the act of taking a short sleep. Example: “Napping in the afternoon helped her get through night shifts.”
noun
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishTaking short daytime sleeps.
Common pairings
afternoon napping
caught napping
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Word forms
- Plural
- nappings
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_____ in the afternoon helped her get through night shifts.
Rhymes for napping
mapping
rapping
tapping
lapping
yapping
zapping
flapping
wrapping
trapping
slapping
clapping
snapping
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Frequently asked questions
What does “napping” mean?
The word “napping” means the act of taking a short sleep. In plain terms, taking short daytime sleeps.
How do you use “napping” in a sentence?
Here is “napping” used in a sentence: “Napping in the afternoon helped her get through night shifts.”
What part of speech is “napping”?
“Napping” is a noun.
What is the meaning of napping?
"napping" (noun) means the act of taking a short sleep.
