Meaning of the word dozing in English

What does dozing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dozing

US /ˈdoʊzɪŋ/
UK /ˈdəʊzɪŋ/

Verb

to sleep lightly; to nap

Example:
The old man was dozing in his armchair.
I caught him dozing off during the meeting.

Adjective

sleeping lightly or in a drowsy state

Example:
The cat was dozing peacefully on the windowsill.
I found him in a dozing state, barely awake.
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