siesta – an afternoon rest or nap

(Pronounced see-eh-stuh)

To remember the definition of the word siesta, use the following mnemonic:

If I'm by the sea, I estimate (siesta) I'll need a nap by the afternoon. It's too hot to work. 

Examples of siesta in a sentence

Every Sunday I take a nice long siesta.

She's just gone for a quick siesta before driving home.

They found him taking a siesta in the stock room.