1. to be half asleep; to doze lightly

1. a light sleep; a doze

Examples

• She began to drowse in the warm afternoon sun.
• The student started to drowse during the long lecture.
• He fell into a peaceful drowse by the fireplace.
• The cat would drowse on the windowsill for hours.
• After lunch, I often drowse at my desk.
• The gentle rocking motion made her drowse.
• A brief drowse refreshed him before the meeting.