What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
doze
Example
I like to doze off in the afternoon for a quick power nap. [doze: verb]
Example
She was in a doze, half-awake and half-asleep. [doze: noun]
snooze
Example
I hit the snooze button three times before finally getting up. [snooze: noun]
Example
He snoozed for an extra 10 minutes before getting out of bed. [snooze: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Snooze is more commonly used than doze in everyday language, especially in the context of morning rest or hitting the snooze button on an alarm clock.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between doze and snooze?
Both doze and snooze are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
