Snooze

Definition

Snooze can function as a verb meaning to take a short, light sleep or to temporarily deactivate an alarm; as a noun it refers to such a brief nap or to the act of delaying an alarm. The plural form as a noun is snoozes.

Parts of Speech

• Verb (intransitive/transitive)
• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA: /snuːz/
• Respelling: SNOOZ

British English

• IPA: /snuːz/
• Respelling: SNOOZ

Etymology

Mid 19th century (as a noun and verb): of uncertain origin; perhaps an alteration of doze influenced by snore.

Derivatives

• snoozed (verb past)
• snoozing (verb gerund)
• snoozer (noun)
• snoozable (adjective)

Synonyms

• nap
• doze
• catnap
• kip
• rest

Antonyms

• wakefulness
• alertness
• arousal
• stay awake

Usage

"I hit the snooze button three times before finally getting up."

"She managed to catch a quick snooze during her lunch break."

Related Terms

• Nap: A short sleep, especially during the day.
• Doze: To sleep lightly or briefly.
• Slumber: A state of sleep.
• Siesta: A short rest or nap taken in the early afternoon.
• Power nap: A brief nap intended to quickly rejuvenate.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To take a short, light sleep – to rest briefly without entering deep sleep.
  • Example: "He snoozed on the couch while waiting for the meeting to start."
• To temporarily deactivate or delay an alarm – to postpone its ringing for a short period.
  • Example: "I always snooze my alarm for ten more minutes."

Noun

• A short, light sleep or nap – a brief period of rest, typically during the day.
  • Example: "After lunch she enjoyed a brief snooze."
• The act of delaying an alarm’s ringing – the action of pressing a snooze button to silence an alarm temporarily.
  • Example: "One more snooze and I’ll get out of bed."