SNOOZE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word SNOOZE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SNOOZE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Snooze

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

late 18th century: of unknown origin

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: snuːz
Dialects: British English
Definition:

have a short, light sleep, especially during the day

Short Definition:

have short, light sleep

Examples:
  • the children play beach games while the adults snooze in the sun
Definition:

activate the snooze button on (an alarm clock)

Short Definition:

activate snooze button

Examples:
  • commuters will savour that extra time snoozing the alarm

Word: Snooze

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: snuːz
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a short, light sleep, especially during the day

Short Definition:

short, light sleep

Examples:
  • he settled in the grass for a snooze
Definition:

someone or something that is boring or tedious

Short Definition:

something boring or tedious

Examples:
  • the actual listening experience is often something of a snooze

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