dozing Meaning & Definition
-əʊzɪŋ
What Does Dozing Mean?
As a noun, dozing means A light sleep. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of doze. As a verb, it means To sleep lightly or briefly; to nap, snooze.
Dozing at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-əʊzɪŋ/ |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | drowsy, nodding and dozy |
| Plural | dozings |
Dozing Definition (Noun)
- A light sleep.
Dozing as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of doze
Verb
- To sleep lightly or briefly; to nap, snooze.
I didn’t sleep very well, but I think I may have dozed a bit.
- To make dull; to stupefy.
- To bulldoze.
Synonyms of Dozing
Dozing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Dozing
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Dozing in a Sentence
I didn’t sleep very well, but I think I may have dozed a bit.
Word Forms & Grammar
dozing (plural dozings)
dozing
Words That Rhyme With Dozing
How Do You Say Dozing?
The standard pronunciation of dozing is /-əʊzɪŋ/, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Dozing
Is dozing a noun or a verb?
Dozing is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for dozing?
Words with a similar meaning to dozing include drowsy, nodding and dozy. See the full list of dozing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of dozing?
The plural of dozing is dozings.