What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Catnap vs Siesta - What's the difference?

catnap | siesta |

In intransitive terms the difference between catnap and siesta

is that catnap is to take a catnap while siesta is to take a siesta; to nap.

catnap

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A brief, light sleep.

    • Verb

    (catnapp)
  • To take a catnap.
  • To kidnap a cat.

    • Derived terms

    * catnapper

    See also

    * nap * shuteye * snooze

    Anagrams

    *

    siesta

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A nap, especially an afternoon one taken after lunch in some cultures.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • to take a siesta; to nap.

    • Synonyms

    * siest

    Anagrams

    * ----