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Option A choice that you can make between two or more options. ■ If you have the option to take a nap or watch TV, we suggest taking a nap. Trust us, your body will thank you later.
Tired Feeling extremely exhausted due to overuse or lack of rest, often accompanied by a strong desire to nap. ■ "I'm so tired from staying up all night to finish that project. I think I need a nap."
classrooms A room or set of rooms where students attend classes and learn things. ■ "I used to love going to classrooms, but now I'm too old for that stuff.", A place where you can take a nap during class. ■ "Excuse me, I need to take a power nap in this classroom before the final exam.", A space where you can play video games instead of paying attention to your teacher. ■ "I spent most of my time in classrooms playing Fortnite instead of listening to the lecture."
Deathbed A place where people often go to die, but also a place where people often go for a nap. ■ "I didn't think I was going to make it through the presentation, so I took a power nap on my deathbed."
Afternoons The period of time between noon and 6 pm, characterized by the sun's position in the sky. ■ "I love afternoons because they give me the perfect excuse to nap away my problems."
Appearing The act of suddenly becoming visible, usually in a humorous manner. ■ "I was just about to take a nap when my cat suddenly started appearing out of thin air!"
Arbor A tall, leafy tree that provides shade and shelter. ■ "I love to nap under the shade of the arbor in my backyard."
awaken To suddenly become aware of something, usually after sleeping or being in a coma. ■ "I finally awakened from my nap and realized I had overslept for my alarm."
busiest Being the most active or industrious person possible, while simultaneously having the least amount of fun. ■ "I'm so busy, I barely have time to stop and smell the roses. Or take a nap."
Conducive Adjective: Tending to promote or facilitate the occurrence of something desired, typically by being in a conducive environment. ■ She always finds the most conducive spot for her nap at the office. (Example usage: "I need to find a more conducive location for my afternoon snooze.")
Consensual Agreement between two or more parties on some matter, usually reached through mutual understanding and without the use of force. ■ "John and Jane agreed to take a consensual nap together in the park."
Conservation The act of saving or preserving something, especially natural resources. ■ John decided to conserve his energy by taking a nap during the boring lecture.
Continuous An unbroken chain of events or circumstances. ■ "I had a headache for three days that was continuous, but then I took a nap and it was gone. It's a miracle!"
Dead A state of complete inactivity or lifelessness, typically characterized by the absence of movement, breath, heartbeat, or other signs of life. ■ "I'm dead tired after working all day. I think I need a nap."
Deceive To trick or mislead someone by saying something that is not true. ■ "I told him I was going for a run, but really I just wanted to nap on the couch."
dusting The act of using a dustpan and brush to sweep dirt and debris into one place, usually accompanied by loud and exaggerated sounds. ■ "I'm just going to quickly 'dust' this room off and then take a nap."
exaggeration A wildly inaccurate or exaggerated statement made for humorous effect. ■ "I'm so tired, I could sleep for a decade and still need a nap!" is an example of an exaggeration used to make a joke about being tired.
Fittest The person who is the least fit or athletic. ■ Tom tried to run a marathon, but he was so unfit that he had to stop halfway through and take a nap on the side of the road.
furniture A term used by comedians to describe anything they find amusing. ■ "I just found the funniest piece of furniture ever - a chair that's so comfortable it makes me want to nap!
hammock A comfortable and relaxing place to lie down or rest, typically outdoors or in a warm room. ■ "I can't wait to get home and take a nap in my favorite hammock."
hum A low, continuous sound made by insects or small animals. ■ I heard a hum in the background while I was trying to nap. I must have been buzzed!
immensely adverb used to express something that is very large or enormous ■ I immensely enjoyed the 10-course meal at the Michelin-starred restaurant, but I had to take a nap after.
indicate to point out something in a subtle way, often with irony or sarcasm ■ "When she asked if I wanted to go to the gym, I indicated that I would prefer a nice nap on my couch instead."
indigestion A condition where one's stomach is upset and cannot properly digest food. ■ After eating that spicy taco, John's indigestion was so bad that he had to take a nap on the couch.
indulgent Adjective: characterized by or given to the enjoyment of luxuries, especially in excess. ■ "I'm so indulgent, I let my cat nap on my bed every day."
installing The act of placing or fixing something in a position to be used. ■ "I'm installing my new couch tomorrow. I can't wait for it to be finished so I can finally have a comfy place to nap."
lieu A place that's so boring, you'd rather lie down and nap there. ■ "I have to go to the dentist today, but I'll just pretend to be asleep in the waiting room. That'll make it bearable."
loosened To become more relaxed or loose in one's thinking or behavior. ■ After the stress of final exams, John finally loosened up and decided to take a much-needed nap.
napping The act of pretending to be asleep in order to avoid doing something important or unpleasant. ■ "I couldn't bear the thought of going to work today, so I decided to take a little nap instead."
noon The hour of 12:00 pm, when the sun is directly overhead and everything seems to be at its peak. ■It's noon, time for a nap!
Overwhelmed To feel completely and utterly overwhelmed by something. ■ "I was so overwhelmed by the number of choices for pizza that I had to have a nap.
pis A type of small, nocturnal mammal that is known for its distinctive, high-pitched vocalizations. ■ "I swear, I heard a pis outside! It was so loud, it woke me up from my nap."
Reappear To suddenly and unexpectedly show up again, often in a way that is surprising or annoying. ■ Just as I was about to take a nap, my boss reappeared with a stack of paperwork. How rude!
Recharge To give one's self or others a boost of energy or enthusiasm. ■ "I need to recharge before tackling that project. Maybe a nap and some coffee will do the trick."
Relax To calm down and enjoy oneself without any stress or tension. ■ "I need to relax after a long day at work. Maybe I'll take a nap or watch some TV."
Rifles An extremely large and unwieldy firearm, often used for target practice. ■ "I had to take a nap after firing off 50 rounds with my new rifles. I don't know how these hunters do it every day."
Saturated Having too much of a good thing to the point of being overloaded or excessive. ■ "John ate so many donuts that he became saturated with sugar and had to take a nap.
screech A loud, piercing noise made by an animal, especially a bird or a cat, or by something metal hitting something hard. ■ "Oh my gosh, that screech was so loud it woke me up from my nap!"
sedative A drug that produces a state of calmness and relaxation, often used to treat anxiety or insomnia. ■ "I forgot my sedative at home so I had to take a nap in the car on the way to work."
siesta A short nap taken in the afternoon, especially in Spain. ■ "I took a siesta after lunch and woke up feeling refreshed for the rest of the day!"
slow adjective, Characterized by or reflecting a moderate pace. ■ John is so slow he's practically glacial. He once tried to run a marathon but had to stop and take a nap after the first mile.
snails A slow-moving, sluggish creature with a shell. ■ When the race started, the snails were already halfway down the course because they took a nap!
Sweetness A quality of being extremely pleasant and agreeable to the senses, especially to taste. ■ "That chocolate cake was so sweetness that I had to take a nap afterwards."
Teleportation The act of instantly appearing in a different location without any means of transportation. ■ "I accidentally teleported to Mars during my afternoon nap! I woke up with a headache and a longing for some Earthly coffee."
Thriving To be in a state of extreme happiness and well-being, often to the point of exaggeration. ■ "I'm thriving right now, I just finished my last slice of pizza and am about to nap for an hour!"
Tomorrow A day that has not yet arrived, but will soon. ■ "I can't wait for tomorrow to be over and have a nice long nap!"
True A statement or claim that is accurate and reliable, but also extremely exaggerated and humorous. ■ "I'm so tired today, I could sleep for a decade and still need a nap after!"
yellow A color that is the shade of sunshine and often associated with happiness, optimism, and cowardice. ■ "I'm feeling so yellow today, I think I need to take a nap."
agendas A list of things that someone wants to do, usually related to work or politics. A collection of items that a person is hoping to accomplish, often including things like "boss-pleasing" and "coffee-drinking". ■ "My boss has me on a strict agenda today, so I'll be busy with meetings and reports." "I added 'nap time' to my work agenda, but my coworkers think I'm just slacking off."
Ala An imaginary place where people go to when they are feeling down or upset. It's not actually a real place, but it's a great way to vent and get your feelings out. ■ "I had a terrible day at work, so I went to my ala to take a nap and listen to some calming music. It was so relaxing, I almost forgot about the stress!"