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Synonyms of nap

24 similar words

Another word for nap is rest. Other synonyms of nap are sleep.

Synonyms and similar words for nap

verbTo have a nap; to sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day.

snoozeTo sleep, especially briefly; to nap, doze.
dozeTo sleep lightly or briefly; to nap, snooze.
kip

nounA short period of sleep, especially one during the day.

cark
doss
rest
sleep
shut-eyeSleep.
bed booger(s) slang
crusty slang
eye booger(s) slang
eye bogie(s) slang
eye crust slang
eye goop slang
eye gunk slang
eye sand colloquial
eye snot slang
gound UK, dialectal
sleeper colloquial
sleepies colloquial
sleepy colloquial
sleepy booger(s) slang
sleepy dust colloquialRheum crusted around the eyes from sleep.
sleepy sand colloquial

Meaning of nap

verb To have a nap; to sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day.
verb To be off one's guard.
noun A short period of sleep, especially one during the day.

Full definition of nap

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Questions about synonyms of nap

What is another word for nap?: Nap has 24 synonyms on Word.ws, such as rest and sleep.
What does nap mean?: Nap means to have a nap; to sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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