nap
nap
NounIntransitive VerbTransitive Verb
pl: napspast: nappedpp: nappeding: napping
The most common usage refers to a brief period of sleep, often intended to restore energy during the day. It carries a connotation of lightness and brevity, distinguishing it from a full night's sleep or a deep slumber.
In textile contexts, the term describes the physical texture of a fabric. This refers to the direction of the fibers; when a fabric has a nap, it feels different depending on whether it is stroked with or against the grain.
Meanings
Nounnap
A short sleep, typically taken during the daytime.
I usually take a twenty minute nap after lunch.
Intransitive Verbnap
[~]
To sleep for a short period of time, usually during the day.
He decided to nap for an hour before the party.
Examples
Phrasal Verbs
nap off
to fall asleep quickly or unexpectedly for a short time
She napped off during the long lecture.