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siesta

noun

sē-ˈe-stə

Definition of siesta

as in nap

a short sleep he typically takes a siesta after lunch, waiting for it to become a little cooler until resuming work

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Recent Examples of siesta Locals joke about their reputation for taking a siesta under cork trees, but the slower rhythm is precisely the appeal. — Deanna Romano, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Jan. 2026 The two-bedroom rental features an elevated plunge pool bookended by a cozy lounging area for afternoon siestas under the sun. — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026 Relocating to a sunny Mediterranean city in Spain isn’t always just for a more relaxed lifestyle — although siestas are a definite plus. — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024 As is customary for the exponentially gifted among us, Gilbert Chevalier’s gifts for playing football, not soccer, with its robotic evocation of socks and fouls, but football, poetic, sensual, democratic football, earned him triumph and glory and even a brief siesta on top of the world. — Literary Hub, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for siesta

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nap

Noun

Such simplicity is exactly why the bolster is so well-suited to Goldblum’s nap room.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
Smart baby products can provide a hand, including by extending nap time with soothing noises and movement.

— Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 July 2026

Definition of nap

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