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 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 Mini siestas: Simple and self-led When formality of Yoga Nidra or NSDR is not practical for you, a mini siesta — five to 10 minutes of unscripted quiet with eyes closed — still helps. —

Allison Palmer august 19, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 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

Balance out from all the casino hype with an indulgent treatment or power nap in the salt cave.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Longer naps risk the disoriented feeling that can slow the start of a shift.

— Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026