How to Use nap in a Sentence

nap

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  • Stop here last so the kids can nap on the drive back home.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 8 Mar. 2021
  • Sang-won, Ui-ju and the cat are all caught napping, so: her, him and Us.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 11 Oct. 2023
  • In the images, the couple wears their bathing suits while napping in the sun in the corner of a boat.
    — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 12 Mar. 2023
  • One of our cats, long dead, used to nap on its cushions and coat it with a mat of gray fur.
    — Beth Thames | [email protected], al, 12 Jan. 2022
  • Her five-year-old daughter was napping in the front room.
    — Emily Davies, Washington Post, 26 July 2023
  • One of the gems in the project was a nursery school, where farmers’ children could nap on cots.
    — Amity Shlaes, National Review, 10 Jan. 2024
  • And there’s a resting room with a bed where anyone who needs a break can nap.
    — Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Its front seat was a nice spot for our 4-year-old to nap on her first Yukon River trip.
    — Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Sep. 2021
  • Her 2-year-old son was napping, but his toys adorned the living room floor.
    — Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2023
  • Bob, pulling a blanket over his head and trying to nap while his young child plays.
    — oregonlive, 13 Apr. 2023
  • This would be a great gift for anyone who struggles to get a good night's rest or who loves to nap.
    — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2024
  • How can a parent today tell whether their child no longer needs to nap?
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Oct. 2022
  • Our tester even napped in the skort a few times and said the fabric doesn’t overheat either.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Whether your dog likes to lounge in the sun or nap in the shade, a bed like this can help keep them happy and healthy all season long.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2023
  • On the main deck, riders typed away at emails, napped, and took in foggy views of the Harbor Islands.
    — Daniel Kool, BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2023
  • About 72% want the freedom to nap or exercise during the day.
    — Jack Kelly, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2021
  • Her 5-year-old brother was napping and her mother was in the shower when the fire started in the garage.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Sleepy mares, bellies swollen with foals ready to drop, stand napping on their feet in the early spring sun.
    — Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Anecdotes abound of elk and pronghorn strolling around turbines or napping in their shade.
    — Catrin Einhorn, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2024
  • The next hour or so was a blur of trying to get a hospital bag ready while my daughter napped.
    — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 13 May 2023
  • Sometimes the only way to overcome fatigue is to nap it out.
    — Ashley Stahl, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
  • The child-care center closed before her mother got off work, so Abrams would nap in the library stacks.
    — Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2023
  • That’s why babies nap a lot, while an adult can enjoy after-dinner drinks (some of the time).
    — WIRED, 4 Mar. 2023
  • Currently on sale for 38% off, this couch flips out into a lounger that kids 18 months and up can nap or play on.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 13 Dec. 2023
  • The seats recline back far enough for your kids to nap, and the large canopy covers them almost completely.
    — Jessica Booth, Parents, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Napless days with kids who need to nap can be miserable.
    — Bonnie Kristian, The Week, 25 Aug. 2021
  • Don't worry about having the light on or turning it on while your baby naps.
    — Emily Cook, Parents, 14 Sep. 2023
  • This is ideal if one child wants to nap and the other wants to observe their surroundings.
    — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 25 July 2023
  • Arts and crafts during the eclipse are not allowed, and adults, adolescents and mature children are not to sleep or nap.
    — The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
  • The hubs are complete with napping pods, study tables, charging stations, snacks, a microwave and a refrigerator to store meals for their long day on campus.
    — Ashley Ahn, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
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nap

2 of 2 noun
  • Or just plant yourself among the dunes and nap to the sound of the waves lapping.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Their pup loved to curl up on the bed, thanks to the padding for long naps.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 21 Aug. 2023
  • In between naps, Durand told me about the ups and downs of the build.
    — Allison Keeley, The New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2024
  • Could a cup of Joe be the missing link between you and a great nap?
    — Ebony Williams, ajc, 3 Apr. 2023
  • The children who stayed at the day care ate something at around 1 p.m. and took a nap.
    — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2023
  • Garmin is launching the Venu 3 and 3S today, and there’s good news for nap lovers.
    — Victoria Song, The Verge, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Sofas can double as a place to nap, eat a quick bite, or even a guest bed.
    — Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Young children may get cranky in the afternoon and need a nap.
    — Julie Weed, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2023
  • The seals adapted to catch short naps during 30-minute deep dives to the bottom of the ocean, holding their breath all the while.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Still, the research suggested that the naps add up and amount to 11 hours total of sleep.
    — Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
  • There’s even a nap timer, too, and underbed lighting to help make a clear path in the middle of the night.
    — Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2023
  • When Wood came out of the bathroom, Eddie informed her that Gagosian had gone to take a nap.
    — Patrick Radden Keefe, The New Yorker, 24 July 2023
  • The Pig arrived last, having stopped to eat and take a nap, concluding The Great Race.
    — Frances Lee, Woman's Day, 19 Jan. 2023
  • Smith arrived, tuned the junkyard radio to Golden Oldies, and went off for a nap.
    — Larry Webster, Car and Driver, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Tyler went on a hike, got a pup cup from Starbucks and even took a little nap after a long day of fun.
    — The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 17 Feb. 2023
  • The court document says T’Yonna’s mom was taking a nap when the assailant entered the backyard and then the home.
    — Steve Almasy, CNN, 28 Feb. 2023
  • And when the afternoon drowsiness hits, don't resist the allure of a beach nap.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Others had a cat curled up in the window, taking a nap between mice hunts.
    — Vulture, 20 Jan. 2024
  • Spencer’s final days were filled with visitors and treats, Frisbees and naps on the couch.
    — Talya Minsberg, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2023
  • So take a nap, get your eight hours every night, and meditate this month.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2023
  • This loving girl is fond of perching on her cat tree or stretching out across it for naps.
    — The Arizona Republic, 26 Jan. 2024
  • While Tamara tries to tune out the stress of war by watching television shows, the boy takes a restorative nap.
    — Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Not to ruin your next nap, but the units of bacteria found in even a newer mattress are high.
    — Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Showrooms across the globe play host to first dates, birthday parties, epic games, disco naps and an eye-rolling amount of pranks.
    — Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The flash-forward montage near the end of the finale finishes with Ted waking up from a nap on his flight.
    — Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 May 2023
  • Millie, a fatigued mother of an infant, was ready for a nap.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Kali loves to sit and watch her foster mom work or take a good nap while waiting for her time to get attention.
    — The Arizona Republic, 5 May 2023
  • For people without kids, a rainy day is a great excuse to catch up on a long overdue project, read a good book, or take a nap.
    — Allison Andrews, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • After waking from a nap, six-month-old Knox Samuel Bregman briefly appeared on-air at the end of the show on Friday.
    — Ariana Garcia, Chron, 11 Feb. 2023
  • Cathy Phemister Widzga wrote, alongside a photo of Acorn taking a nap on the floor.
    — Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2023

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