snoozer

noun

snooz·​er ˈsnü-zər How to pronounce snoozer (audio)
1
: one that snoozes
2

Examples of snoozer in a Sentence

the supposed farce turned out to be a numbingly slow snoozer
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This big-screen adaptation became just another dull brand-name reboot that Depp sleepwalks through and Burton doesn’t bother making anything more than a big-budget snoozer. Will Leitch, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2024 Our expert feline snoozers tried out 16 beds, including caves, couches, tents, donuts, and more. Kayla Kitts, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024 So far, Donald Trump’s criminal trial has been a snoozer, even for him. Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024 But while the next phase of the Senate race is shaping up as a bit of a snoozer, House races in California are poised to provide a slew of excitement. Laurel Rosenhall, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for snoozer 

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of snoozer was in 1837

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“Snoozer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snoozer. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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