# catnap

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkætˌnæp/

## Definitions
1. A brief, light sleep, usually during the daytime.

## Etymology
From cat + nap. Named in reference to the feline habit of taking multiple, brief, and light naps throughout the day to conserve energy, rather than sleeping for one long, uninterrupted block.

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