Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

doze off

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.64 in modern English

Syllables: doze off
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To fall asleep unintentionally.

noun

A short unintentional nap, an instance of dozing off.

Example Sentences

"Therefore, what the train of the future must do is offer a comfortable and enjoyable experience in well-designed carriages that (for example) have pleasant lighting, have seats that align with windows, and which are comfortable enough so that you can doze off without having to call your oesteopath as soon as you wake up."

Inflected Forms

dozes off (present, singular) dozing off (participle, present) dozed off (participle, past) dozed off (past) doze offs (plural)

Synonyms

drop off sack out fall asleep dope off flake out drift off nod off drowse off

Questions

What does doze off mean?: To fall asleep unintentionally.

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