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siesta Synonyms

Another word for siesta

Choosing another word for siesta depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An afternoon rest or nap, especially one taken during the hottest hours of the day in warm climates such as Spain and Latin America.

Usage Example

"Many small shops in the coastal town close for two hours in the afternoon so residents can enjoy a traditional nap."

Strongest
nap
Strong
doze
snooze
catnap
rest
Weak
slumber

• verb (Context 2)

To take an afternoon rest or nap, especially during the hottest part of the day.

Usage Example

"After a long morning hike through the canyon, the travelers siestaed in the cool shade of the courtyard."

Strongest
nap
Strong
doze
snooze
catnap
rest
Weak
slumber

• Nearby Words

sierra
sierra nevadas
sierras
siesta
sieve
sift
sifter

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Siesta. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/siesta
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