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siesta

/siːˈɛstə/ noun · British & US
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What does siesta mean?

noun

A short nap or rest taken in the early afternoon, typically after lunch. A period of sleep or rest, especially in the early afternoon.

Example

"After eating lunch, she decided to take a siesta on the beach."

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