CATNAPS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of catnap

as in naps

a short sleep a catnap left me refreshed enough to face the rest of the day

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verb

present tense third-person singular of catnap

as in sleeps

to be in a state of sleep the children are catnapping, so please be quiet

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as in rests

to sleep lightly or briefly catnapped for 10 minutes and then went back to work

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Recent Examples of catnaps

Noun

Nothing brings people together like debating whether Puzzle's platform calling for more catnaps is fiscally responsible. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for catnaps

Noun

And that includes higher education, a sector where there are a lot of leadership naps.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
This human-sized dog bed creates a cozy spot for afternoon naps, movie marathons, or curling up with a book, with plenty of room for your furry sidekick — or sidekicks — to stretch out next to you.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of naps

Verb

No matter what’s on the agenda this season, here’s what to wear in the city that never sleeps.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Oct. 2026
The program has five types of fabric to accommodate different seasons and whether the child sleeps hot or sleeps cool, helping parents make a choice while also offering design choices for kids to select from.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026