dozing
/ˈdoʊ.zɪŋ/
sleeping lightly or falling asleep
She was dozing off during the long meeting.
She was falling asleep during the long meeting.
informal
to fall asleep or be in a light sleep
He was dozing in his chair while watching TV.
He was falling asleep in his chair while watching TV.
The baby is dozing peacefully in the crib.
The baby is sleeping lightly in the crib.
Often used with 'off' to indicate the beginning of sleep.
Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'dozing' to describe someone who is falling asleep or in a light sleep, often in informal settings.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'dosen,' meaning to fall asleep, possibly from Old English 'dōsan,' meaning to doze.
Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe a light or temporary sleep, often in informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
doze
to sleep lightly
root-ing
present participle form
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