set-upsnooze

noun

UK /ˈsɛt ʌp snuːz/

US /ˈsɛt ʌp snuz/

A set-upsnooze is a special alarm that lets you sleep a little longer before it rings again.

I hit the set-upsnooze button so I could dream for five more minutes.

SYNONYMS

snooze button delay alarm extra-sleep button wake-up delay

RELATED WORDS

alarm clock morning sleep bedtime pillow

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A short extra nap taken right after waking up.

He grabbed a quick set-upsnooze before breakfast.

3. A planned pause in a schedule that lets everyone rest.

The teacher gave the class a set-upsnooze after the long test.

4. A feature on a device that postpones a reminder for a few minutes.

My phone's set-upsnooze reminded me to water the plants later.