siesta
noun
si·es·ta sē-ˈe-stə 
: an afternoon nap or rest
Synonyms
- catnap
- doze
- drowse
- forty winks
- kip [chiefly British]
- nap
- snooze
- wink
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Example Sentences
Most of the shops were closed after lunch for a two-hour siesta. The shops are closed during siesta. He's taking a little siesta out there on the patio.
Recent Examples on the Web Then, perhaps, the players will retire to their individual nap rooms for a little post-lunch siesta. 
Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 In the early afternoon, when the heat was at its most ferocious, everyone retreated to slivers of shade to take a siesta or just sit very still. Henry Wismayer, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Aug. 2022 In the early afternoon, when the heat was at its most ferocious, everyone retreated to slivers of shade to take a siesta or just sit very still. Henry Wismayer, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Aug. 2022 In the early afternoon, when the heat was at its most ferocious, everyone retreated to slivers of shade to take a siesta or just sit very still. Henry Wismayer, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 Guests can enjoy a relaxing outdoor siesta on one of the many beach beds provided by the hotel. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2022 But in doing so, these workers’ groups are proposing echoing the jornada partida—the split working day—which allows people to take a break, have a long lunch, or enjoy a siesta (Spanish for nap). Morgan Meaker, Wired, 2 Aug. 2022 But today, even much of Spain no longer takes a siesta. Christine Mui, Fortune, 30 July 2022 Pundits had been declaring the death of the siesta for more than 20 years. Jason Wilson, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2022 See More
Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 In the early afternoon, when the heat was at its most ferocious, everyone retreated to slivers of shade to take a siesta or just sit very still. Henry Wismayer, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Aug. 2022 In the early afternoon, when the heat was at its most ferocious, everyone retreated to slivers of shade to take a siesta or just sit very still. Henry Wismayer, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Aug. 2022 In the early afternoon, when the heat was at its most ferocious, everyone retreated to slivers of shade to take a siesta or just sit very still. Henry Wismayer, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 Guests can enjoy a relaxing outdoor siesta on one of the many beach beds provided by the hotel. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2022 But in doing so, these workers’ groups are proposing echoing the jornada partida—the split working day—which allows people to take a break, have a long lunch, or enjoy a siesta (Spanish for nap). Morgan Meaker, Wired, 2 Aug. 2022 But today, even much of Spain no longer takes a siesta. Christine Mui, Fortune, 30 July 2022 Pundits had been declaring the death of the siesta for more than 20 years. Jason Wilson, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Spanish, from Latin sexta (hora) noon, literally, sixth hour — more at sext
First Known Use
1655, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
siesta
noun
si·es·ta sē-ˈe-stə
: a nap or rest especially at midday
siesta
noun
as in nap
a short sleep he typically takes a siesta after lunch, waiting for it to become a little cooler until resuming work Synonyms & Similar Words
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- nap
- doze
- catnap
- snooze
- drowse
- wink
- kip
- rest
- slumber
- forty winks
- bed
- repose
