Thesaurus results for SIESTA

siesta

noun

sē-ˈe-stə

Definition of siesta next

as in nap

a short sleep he typically takes a siesta after lunch, waiting for it to become a little cooler until resuming work

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Recent Examples of siesta Instead, utilize the time by texting, doing your nails, combing your hair, or best of all, taking a midday siesta. —

Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026 Locals joke about their reputation for taking a siesta under cork trees, but the slower rhythm is precisely the appeal. —

Deanna Romano, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Jan. 2026 The scratching posts are lined with sistal ropes for scratching and sharpening claws while the rest areas are soft and warm, perfect for an afternoon siesta. —

Christine Persaud, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025 Relocating to a sunny Mediterranean city in Spain isn’t always just for a more relaxed lifestyle — although siestas are a definite plus. —

Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024 See All Example Sentences for siesta

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nap

Noun

Such simplicity is exactly why the bolster is so well-suited to Goldblum’s nap room.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
Smart baby products can provide a hand, including by extending nap time with soothing noises and movement.

— Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 July 2026