Snooze: meaning, definitions and examples

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snooze

[ snuːz ]

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alarm clock

To delay or postpone an alarm or timer for a short period of time, usually by pressing a button on the alarm clock or phone.

Synonyms

defer, delay, postpone

Examples of usage

I always hit the snooze button at least three times before actually getting out of bed.
Can you please snooze the alarm for another 10 minutes?

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sleep

A short period of sleep, especially in the morning after the alarm has gone off.

Synonyms

doze, nap, siesta

Examples of usage

I always enjoy a quick snooze after my alarm goes off in the morning.
She decided to take a snooze before starting her work.

Translations

Translations of the word "snooze" in other languages:

🇵🇹 soneca

🇮🇳 झपकी

🇩🇪 Schlummer

🇮🇩 tidur sebentar

🇺🇦 дрімота

🇵🇱 drzemka

🇯🇵 うたた寝 (utatane)

🇫🇷 sommeil léger

🇪🇸 siesta

🇹🇷 kestirme

🇰🇷 선잠 (seonjam)

🇸🇦 غفوة (ghafwa)

🇨🇿 dřímota

🇸🇰 zdriemnutie

🇨🇳 小睡 (xiǎo shuì)

🇸🇮 dremež

🇮🇸 blundur

🇰🇿 қалғып кету

🇬🇪 თვლემა (tvlēma)

🇦🇿 yuxucuq

🇲🇽 siesta

Word origin

The word 'snooze' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the German word 'schnarchen' meaning 'to snore'. It initially referred to the act of snoring, but over time, it evolved to mean a short period of sleep, especially in the context of waking up and then going back to sleep for a brief moment.