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Drowse (Verb)

Sleep lightly or for a short period of time.

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

The noise outside my window was so gentle it made me drowse for a few minutes before I woke up again.
Sitting by the window on a sunny afternoon often makes me drowse, especially after a large meal.
After a few sips of warm milk, the baby began to drowse off to sleep in her mother's arms.
As the bus ride dragged on, she started to drowse with her head resting against the window.
The warmth of the fireplace was making him drowse, and before he knew it, he was fast asleep.

Be on the verge of sleeping; "The students were drowsing in the 8 AM class".

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

After a long drive, she began to drowse behind the wheel.
The warm sun on his face caused him to drowse on the beach.
During the long flight, many passengers were drowsing, trying to get some rest.
He struggled to stay awake, feeling himself start to drowse during the late-night movie.
The soft hum of the engine started to make the driver drowse, putting the car and its occupants at risk.