Snooze Button

Pronunciation: /snuːz ˈbʌtən/

Definitions of snooze button

noun A snooze button is a button on an alarm clock that allows you to temporarily silence the alarm and continue sleeping for a few more minutes.

Example Sentences

A1 I always hit the snooze button on my alarm clock in the morning.

A2 She overslept because she kept pressing the snooze button on her phone.

B1 Using the snooze button too often can disrupt your sleep cycle.

B2 I need to set multiple alarms because I tend to rely too heavily on the snooze button.

C1 After years of hitting the snooze button, I finally trained myself to wake up immediately.

C2 The snooze button is a convenient feature, but it can lead to a habit of procrastination.

Examples of snooze button in a Sentence

formal I always set my alarm clock with the intention of hitting the snooze button once or twice in the morning.

informal I love hitting the snooze button and getting a few extra minutes of sleep.

slang I'm a snooze button addict - I can never seem to wake up on time!

figurative Hitting the snooze button on dealing with my problems only makes them worse in the long run.

Grammatical Forms of snooze button

• plural: snooze buttons
• comparative: more snooze button
• superlative: most snooze button
• present tense: snooze button
• future tense: will snooze button
• perfect tense: has snoozed button
• continuous tense: is snoozing button
• singular: snooze button
• positive degree: snooze button
• infinitive: to snooze button
• gerund: snoozing button
• participle: snoozed button

Origin and Evolution of snooze button

First Known Use: 1956 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'snooze button' originated from the combination of 'snooze' meaning to sleep lightly or take a short nap, and 'button' referring to a small mechanical device. It was first used in reference to the button on alarm clocks that allows a person to temporarily silence the alarm and continue sleeping.

Evolution of the word: The concept of a snooze button has remained consistent since its inception, but with the advancement of technology, it has evolved to be included in various electronic devices such as smartphones and computers.