snooze button

noun

: a button on an alarm clock that stops the alarm from making noise for a short time so that the sleeper can rest for a few more minutes

Full Definition of SNOOZE BUTTON

: a button on an alarm clock that stops and resets the alarm for a short time later to allow for more rest —called also snooze alarm

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1956

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