dozing
Dozing means falling asleep or being drowsy, often when you should be awake and alert.
When people are dozing, they might not even realize it's happening. You could see them leaning against something with their eyes half-closed, or maybe you catch them gently swaying in a chair. Sometimes it happens to people who've been up for too long or haven't slept well the night before. It can be hard to stay awake during boring meetings or when you're on a long car ride. If someone is dozing, try not to wake them – they might just fall asleep right away and snore!
How common is "dozing"?
Word dozing is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
verb
To sleep lightly or briefly; to nap, snooze.
Example: I didn’t sleep very well, but I think I may have dozed a bit.
slumber
noun
A light sleep.
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