noun

napping

Napping (noun) means the act of taking a short sleep. Example: “Napping in the afternoon helped her get through night shifts.”

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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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.