Looking for the meaning of the word DROWSE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DROWSE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Drowse
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late 16th century: back-formation from drowsy
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
draʊz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
be half asleep; doze intermittently
Short Definition:be half asleep
Examples:- he was beginning to drowse in his chair
Word: Drowse
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
draʊz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a light sleep; a condition of being half asleep
Short Definition:light sleep
Examples:- she awoke from a light drowse
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