verb, dozed, doz⋅ing, noun | 1. | to sleep lightly or fitfully. |
| 2. | to fall into a light sleep unintentionally (often fol. by off): He dozed off during the sermon. |
| 3. | to sleep for a short time; nap. |
| 4. | to be dull or half asleep. |
| 5. | to pass or spend (time) in drowsiness (often fol. by away): He dozed away the afternoon. |
| 6. | a light or fitful sleep; nap. |
