naptime
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1.3
- noun
- /ˈnæpˌtaɪm/
- Baby Talk
- At 1 PM every day, the children know it's naptime, and they quickly settle down on their mats.
Examples
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It's naptime!
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The first time I recall ever hearing a song was in kindergarten, during naptime.
Blog text (13) -
Is there anything further I can assist you with during my naptime?
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And as I say, for naptime, the slow transition from arms to swing will rarely work.
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I worked out, took a leisurely shower, and read my book during naptime.
Blog text (22) -
It's his naptime.
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Caregivers did this work during naptimes, which were designated as training times.
Academic text (1996) -
Based on her research, Pantley's guide provides you with effective strategies to overcome naptime and nighttime problems.
Blog text (16) -
Lately, BabyC has been transitioning from two naps to one, and she's so tired at naptime now that she often falls asleep nursing.
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After lunch, the kids usually fall asleep during naptime for about an hour.
Synonyms
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1.0
A short sleep during the day
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1.4
A short light sleep taken during the day, often not in bed
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3.9
A short nap people take in the early afternoon after lunch
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4.4
To sleep for a short time during the day not in bed
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9.9
A short light sleep taken during the day
Antonyms
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Morphology
Etymology
The word naptime is simply nap + time, and nap means 'short sleep' while time means a 'period' in the day. So, naptime is the short part of the day set aside for sleeping, especially for young children.