resters
Those who pause
Resters are people who rest—those taking a break, relaxing, or pausing from activity.
The word appears occasionally in contexts distinguishing active participants from those sitting out: The resters watched from the sidelines while the others played.
Bedding for heads
- blanketSoft bed covering
- cushionStuffed fabric for comfort
- bedFurniture for slumber
- reclinerAdjustable-back armchair
sofa · cozy · snug · warmth · softness · plush · quilt · duvet
Leisure time away
- recreationRefreshment through leisure
- weekendEnd-of-week rest days
- holidayDay of rest
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
pastime · relaxation · time-off · break · respite · getaway · retreat · staycation
Free from agitation
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- peaceFreedom from disturbance
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
unwinding · de-stressing · meditation · mindfulness · zen · repose · ease · mellowing
Suspended biological activity
- stagnationAbsence of flow or progress
- inertiaResistance to altered motion
- torporInactive, sluggish state
- quiescenceState of being inactive
stasis · immobility · standstill · pause · halt · stillness · motionless · sedentary
One recovering from illness
- recuperatingRegaining health gradually
- healingRestoration of health
- rehabilitatingRestoring to good condition
- mendingRestoring damaged items
bedridden · recovering · convalescing · rejuvenating · recharging · restoring · renewing · regenerating
pillow
Bedding for heads
recliner · sofa · cozy · snug · warmth · softness · plush · quilt · duvet · mattress
vacation
Leisure time away
- recreationRefreshment through leisure
- weekendEnd-of-week rest days
- holidayDay of rest
downtime · pastime · relaxation · time-off · break · respite · getaway · retreat · staycation · sabbatical
calm
Free from agitation
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- peaceFreedom from disturbance
soothing · unwinding · de-stressing · meditation · mindfulness · zen · repose · ease · mellowing · chilling
dormancy
Suspended biological activity
- stagnationAbsence of flow or progress
- inertiaResistance to altered motion
- torporInactive, sluggish state
quiescence · stasis · immobility · standstill · pause · halt · stillness · motionless · sedentary · stationary
convalescent
One recovering from illness
- recuperatingRegaining health gradually
- healingRestoration of health
- rehabilitatingRestoring to good condition
mending · bedridden · recovering · convalescing · rejuvenating · recharging · restoring · renewing · regenerating · bouncing back
napper
One who dozes briefly
idler · dreamer · slumberer · catnapper · couch potato · sunbather · beachgoer · daydreamer · snoozer
restersworkers
People doing jobs
laborers · toilers · employees · wage earners · breadwinners
- rested one's caseFinished legal presentation
- rested easyWas free from worry
- rested on one's laurelsStopped after early success
- rested in peaceDied peacefully, now buried