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

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Dogs spend a significant portion of their day resting, which is why supportive bedding can be a worthwhile investment, particularly for aging dogs, larger breeds or pets that love long afternoon naps.

— Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
This playful muslin blanket is the one Yang sends to preschool, where snack time, art projects, and naps all happen in the same set of clothes.

— Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026

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The 16th-century cottage sleeps four across two bedrooms, with mind-your-head height ceilings and a fresh, detailed decorating hand that keeps the old bones from feeling too over the top.

— Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026
Finally, there’s the Tower Penthouse Apartment, which occupies the top three floors of the hotel’s iconic tower and sleeps up to eight—not to mention a cozy single room for a traveling private chef or bodyguard.

— Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026

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