shuteye
Informal term, snoozing
Shuteye is informal for sleep: I need to get some shuteye before the drive.
The word evokes the physical act of closing one's eyes to rest.
It typically appears with verbs like get, catch, or grab, suggesting a period of sleep rather than the state itself.
Brief light sleep
- siestaMidday rest
- power napBrief restorative sleep
- forty winksBrief informal nap
- dozeBrief light rest
drowse · microsleep · afternoon rest · nod off · recharge · midday rest · desk nap · disco nap
Designated hour for retiring
- dreamsInvoluntary sleep visions
- REMAcronym for dreaming phase
- pillowBedding for heads
- mattressPadded sleeping surface
blanket · duvet · pajamas · nightcap · snore · insomnia · nocturnal · nightfall
State of being unwound
- reposePeaceful stillness or calm
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
tiredness · exhaustion · recuperation · unwinding · decompression · recovery · restoration · leisure
catnap
Brief light sleep
- siestaMidday rest
- power napBrief restorative sleep
- forty winksBrief informal nap
doze · drowse · microsleep · afternoon rest · nod off · recharge · midday rest · desk nap · disco nap
bedtime
Designated hour for retiring
mattress · blanket · duvet · pajamas · nightcap · snore · insomnia · nocturnal · nightfall · drowsy
relaxation
State of being unwound
- reposePeaceful stillness or calm
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
fatigue · tiredness · exhaustion · recuperation · unwinding · decompression · recovery · restoration · leisure · respite