siesta

Definition

  • noun: a regular period of sleep or rest in the afternoon in some hot countries
  • noun: an afternoon nap or rest
  • synonyms: rest, na, meridian

Examples

  • Most of the shops were closed after lunch for a two-hour 'siesta'.

  • He's taking a little 'siesta' out there on the patio.

  • The shops are closed during 'siesta'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Come on. I ain't scared of you. I'm the best As always sir, a great pleasure watching you work. I guess hours is a long time between siestas Didn't think it could get any worse Then they had to go and turn on the TV. That's when 'He' happened. Some people call me a terrorist (..)
    2013 Iron Man 3