# catch some z's

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To sleep.

## Etymology
From the typical use of Zs in speech bubbles to represent the sounds a person makes when sleeping (especially snoring).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/catch-some-z-s