noun / verb
doze
DOHZ/dəʊz/
A short, light sleep.
He dozes in the armchair with a book resting on his lap.
Etymology
The word probably comes from a Scandinavian source, with parallels meaning “doze,” “sleep,” and “make dull.” These suggest a connection with dullness or drowsiness, but the exact ancestor remains uncertain.
In context
But every now and then I'm in bed wanting to doze off and I hear a little argument upstairs.
More examples
- A short doze leaves her feeling refreshed.
- The baby dozed through most of the journey.
- I close my eyes for a brief doze.
Forms
doze · dozes · dozed · dozing