Foundation level · Year 4 · free
snooze
verb · Say it: SNOOZ
What it means
Foundationto have a short, light sleep, especially during the day
Our cat likes to snooze in the sunny spot by the window.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- doze
- drowse
- nap
- rest
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- wake
More examples
- Dad snoozed on the sofa after the long walk on Sunday afternoon.
Where the word comes from
An English word from the 1700s, probably made up to sound like sleepy breathing.
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