snooze button

noun

: a button on an alarm clock that stops and resets the alarm for a short time later to allow for more rest

called also snooze alarm

Examples of snooze button in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In an eight-hour night, that’s an error of under 4%, roughly two taps of the snooze button. — J. David Creswell, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026

That’s when the Oilers promptly tried again for a shift or two, restored their three-goal lead on the power play, and then hit the snooze button for a second time. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

To reduce your reliance on the snooze button, try to move your bedtime earlier and keep your wake-up time consistent each day. — Heidi Cope, HEALTH, 29 Aug. 2026

Their lack of a snooze button is also great for people who tend to abuse that feature. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for snooze button

• clutton
• glutton
• mutton
• unbutton

Kids Definition

snooze button

noun

: a button on an alarm clock that stops and resets the alarm for a short time later to allow for more rest