First Known Use: 1677
Dictionary
1doze
verb \ˈdōz\
dozeddoz·ing
Definition of DOZE
intransitive verb
1
a : to sleep lightly b : to fall into a light sleep —usually used with off
2
: to be in a dull or stupefied condition
transitive verb
: to pass (as time) drowsily
— doze noun
— doz·er noun
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Origin of DOZE
perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse dūsa to doze
2doze
verb
dozeddoz·ing
Definition of DOZE
transitive verb
: bulldoze 2
— doz·er noun
Origin of DOZE
probably back-formation from dozer (bulldozer)
First Known Use: 1945
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DOZE Defined for Kids
1doze
verb \ˈdōz\
dozeddoz·ing
Definition of DOZE for Kids
: to sleep lightly <The baby soon fell asleep and Shlemiel dozed too, still rocking the cradle with his foot. — Isaac Bashevis Singer, Zlateh the Goat>
— doze off
: to fall asleep <I dozed off on the couch.>
2doze
noun
Definition of DOZE for Kids
: a light sleep
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