Definition
to take a nap: to sleep for a short time (during the day)
-Have you seen the president? -I think he is taking his nap at the moment.
a nap: a short sleep, a siesta
nap time (or nap-time): the moment when people sleep during the day
- "Probably to take a little nap."
- "Are you taking a nap after our meeting?"
- "Were you taking a nap?"
- "-Well-brought-up young ladies takes naps ( sic ) at parties."
- "I am aware of Horatio's naps."
- "Hannah : Wait, so are you telling me that you nap twice per day, every day?"
- "Certainly there are companies which have had success with this kind of initiative, however I am reluctant to set aside time for naps at this time."
- "Edward, if I could summarize your pointless song: You got on the bus this morning, didn't have any money, you took a nap, then you started crying like a little girl!"
- "-Why do I have to take a nap?"
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