Word
napping
Phoneticsnap·ping, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈnæpɪŋ/
UK/nˈæpɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the act of sleeping for a short time during the day. Many people find it helps them feel more energetic in the afternoon.
n. the practice of taking a brief period of sleep, typically during daylight hours and outside of the primary nocturnal sleep cycle.
Examples
“Napping for twenty minutes can help you feel refreshed.”
“The company installed quiet pods to encourage napping during lunch breaks, citing studies that show improved afternoon productivity.”
“While habitual napping is common in many Mediterranean cultures, sleep experts suggest that excessively long sessions can interfere with the body's circadian rhythm and lead to nighttime insomnia.”
Examples
simple
“Napping for twenty minutes can help you feel refreshed.”
contextual
“The company installed quiet pods to encourage napping during lunch breaks, citing studies that show improved afternoon productivity.”
complex
“While habitual napping is common in many Mediterranean cultures, sleep experts suggest that excessively long sessions can interfere with the body's circadian rhythm and lead to nighttime insomnia.”
Usage
Often functions as a gerund; frequently paired with the verb 'to go' or used as a subject.
Idioms
01. catch napping
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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