midday rest

Afternoon sleep break

A midday rest is a period of relaxation or sleep taken in the middle of the day, typically after lunch.

The practice is formalized in some cultures as a siesta.

The shop closes for midday rest from one to three.

The term often implies a brief nap rather than extended sleep.

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siesta time · doze · catnap · slumber · afternoon · drowsy · hammock · shade · shuteye · lie down · repose · eyes closed · lazy · sunlight · quiet · pause · breather · take a break

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activity level

midday restworking lunch

Midday meal with tasks

hard work · physical exertion · manual labor

time of day

midday restbedtime

Designated hour for retiring

duration and intensity of wakefulness

midday restall-nighter

Sleepless work stretch

sleepless night · night shift · graveyard shift · burning the midnight oil · sleep deprivation

Family

midday, rest, mid, day, days, daily, rested, resting, restful

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G