napping
n. uncountable B1 Intermediate US //ˈnæpɪŋ// UK //nˈæpɪŋ// nap·ping
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.
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.
Usage
Often functions as a gerund; frequently paired with the verb 'to go' or used as a subject.