afternoon rest
Post-lunch slumber
A period of sleep or relaxation taken during the afternoon, typically after lunch.
The practice is formalized in some cultures as siesta.
She takes an afternoon rest while the baby naps.
The phrase often implies a brief nap rather than merely sitting quietly.
- siestaMidday rest
- napBrief daytime rest
- power napBrief restorative sleep
- dozeBrief light rest
- snoozeLight brief sleep
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