Meaning of the word doze in English

What does doze mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

doze

US /doʊz/
UK /dəʊz/
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Verb

sleep lightly; nap

Example:
He often dozes off in front of the TV.
I like to doze in the sun on a lazy afternoon.

Noun

a light sleep or nap

Example:
I took a short doze on the couch.
He fell into a light doze during the lecture.
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