Meaning
A brief, light sleep, usually during the daytime.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
A historical illustration of countryfolk and townsfolk catnapping with their pets. A farrier taking a midday catnap. From cat + nap. Named in reference to the feline habit of taking multiple, brief, and light naps throughout the day to conserve energy, rather than sleeping for one long, uninterrupted block.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 13 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-06-24TACEMNP
- 2026-06-12NACILPT
- 2025-09-29PAUTNOC
- 2025-06-13PTANICL
- 2025-04-22TAPECNX
- 2025-01-12NTPCIRA
- 2024-10-25CAYTPIN
- 2024-07-05PACENTU
- 2023-12-18TUAPCON
- 2023-11-23CAEINPT
- 2023-10-01CTAPMEN
- 2023-04-30CTAPNLE
+1 earlier appearances in the archive.