Siesta (Noun)
Meaning
A nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- After lunch, she would take a siesta on the porch to escape the heat of the day.
- The family often took a siesta at the beach after a morning of swimming and playing in the sun.
- In Spain, it's common for people to take a siesta from 2-4 pm to avoid the midday heat.
- The warm climate made it necessary for her to take a siesta every day to recharge.
- The hotel room was equipped with blackout curtains to help guests take a refreshing siesta.