Meaning & Definition of Nap in English
English⟶
Nap
/næp/
noun
1. A period of time spent sleeping
- "He felt better after a little sleep"
- "There wasn't time for a nap"
synonym:
- sleep,
- nap
2. A soft or fuzzy surface texture
synonym:
- nap
3. The yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave
- "For uniform color and texture tailors cut velvet with the pile running the same direction"
synonym:
- pile,
- nap
4. Sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
synonym:
- nap,
- catnap,
- cat sleep,
- forty winks,
- short sleep,
- snooze
5. A card game similar to whist
- Usually played for stakes
synonym:
- Napoleon,
- nap
verb
1. Take a siesta
- "She naps everyday after lunch for an hour"
synonym:
- nap,
- catnap,
- catch a wink
Examples of using
I think Tom is taking a nap.
I don't need a nap.
Tom is having a nap.