Pronunciation: /doʊz/
noun a short light sleep
A1 I like to take a quick doze in the afternoon.
A2 After a long day of work, a short doze can help recharge your energy.
B1 She fell into a light doze while reading her book.
B2 The doze she took on the train was enough to refresh her for the rest of the journey.
C1 The doze he had in the hammock was the most peaceful nap he had taken in years.
C2 His ability to doze off anywhere, anytime, was both impressive and slightly concerning.
verb to sleep lightly or briefly
A1 I doze off on the couch while watching TV.
A2 She often dozes during long car rides.
B1 After a busy day at work, I like to doze for a few minutes before dinner.
B2 The soothing music helped him doze peacefully on the plane.
C1 The medication made her doze for hours, unaware of her surroundings.
C2 Despite the noise outside, he managed to doze off and get some rest.
formal After a long day of work, he sat in his chair and began to doze off.
informal I like to doze on the couch while watching TV.
slang I was so tired, I couldn't help but doze off during the movie.
figurative As the sun set, the city seemed to doze, quieting down for the night.
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