Doze: meaning, definitions and examples

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doze

[ dəʊz ]

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sleep

To doze means to sleep lightly or to be in a light state of sleep. It is a state of semi-consciousness between sleeping and waking.

Synonyms

drowse, nap, slumber

Examples of usage

I often doze off while watching TV.
She was dozing in the sun.

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medicine

In medicine, a doze is a measured amount of medicine, especially a measured amount of a sleeping pill.

Synonyms

dose, portion

Examples of usage

The doctor prescribed a doze to help him sleep.

Translations

Translations of the word "doze" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dose

🇮🇳 खुराक

🇩🇪 Dosis

🇮🇩 dosis

🇺🇦 доза

🇵🇱 dawka

🇯🇵 投与 (とうよ)

🇫🇷 dose

🇪🇸 dosis

🇹🇷 doz

🇰🇷 복용량

🇸🇦 جرعة

🇨🇿 dávka

🇸🇰 dávka

🇨🇳 剂量 (jìliàng)

🇸🇮 doza

🇮🇸 skammtur

🇰🇿 доза

🇬🇪 დოზა

🇦🇿 doza

🇲🇽 dosis

Word origin

The word 'doze' originated in the mid 17th century, derived from the Middle English word 'dos', which means to become drowsy or to fall asleep. It is related to the Old English word 'dūsian', meaning to become torpid or to be numb. Over time, the meaning of 'doze' has evolved to encompass both the act of sleeping lightly and the concept of a measured amount of medicine.