
Catnap
Short Rest
A catnap implies a very brief period of sleep, usually lasting 15 to 30 minutes.
I grabbed a quick catnap before my meeting.
Energizing Effect
The word often suggests that the sleep is refreshing and revitalizes the person.
Feeling drowsy, I took a catnap and woke up invigorated.
Daytime Sleep
It refers specifically to napping during the day, not at night.
After working all morning, she had a catnap in the sunshine.