dozed

British

/ dozd, dəʊzd /

adjective

(of timber or rubber) rotten or decayed

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Etymology

Origin of dozed

C18: probably from _doze

Example Sentences

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I had just about dozed off when, to my surprise, Daisy came into my room.

From Literature

Orion had dozed off on a plush floor mat.

From Literature

“I know you’ll think I’m crazy. Maybe I dozed off, or maybe I’m so worn out I’m hallucinating, but I think I saw a big spotted cat running along my side. Looked like a leopard.”

From Literature

I dozed off to its gentle music and came home ready to face the week ahead.

From Literature

Teenagers and street dogs dozed in the sun.

From Los Angeles Times

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