100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "nod off"

Definition

Nod off is a phrasal verb that means to fall asleep, especially briefly or unintentionally, often while sitting or during a period of inactivity.

Synonyms

• Doze off
• Drift off
• Fall asleep
• Snooze
• Slumber
• Nap

Antonyms

• Wake up
• Stay awake
• Be alert
• Remain conscious
• Be attentive

Examples

1. After a long day at work, I tend to nod off during the evening news.
2. He couldn't help but nod off in the middle of the lecture.
3. The warm sun made her nod off on the beach.
4. I often nod off while reading a book late at night.
5. It’s hard not to nod off when the meeting drags on for hours.
6. She managed to nod off on the train ride home.
7. My cat loves to nod off in the sunniest spot of the house.
8. I caught myself nodding off during the movie.
9. He seldom nods off in class, but today was an exception.
10. The lullaby made the baby nod off quickly.
11. I usually nod off when I’m watching TV late at night.
12. The soothing sound of the rain helped him nod off.
13. She had to fight the urge to nod off during the boring presentation.
14. After lunch, it’s common for employees to nod off at their desks.
15. He could feel himself starting to nod off during the long drive.
16. The gentle rocking of the boat made everyone nod off.
17. I tried not to nod off, but the lecture was so dull.
18. She took a quick moment to nod off before her next meeting.
19. The warm blanket made it easy to nod off on the couch.
20. He was so exhausted that he began to nod off while standing.
21. I often nod off when I’m trying to watch a late-night show.
22. The soft music in the background made me nod off.
23. She accidentally nodded off while waiting for her appointment.
24. It’s not uncommon for children to nod off during storytime.
25. He was so tired he couldn’t help but nod off in the car.
26. The monotonous drone of the teacher’s voice made the students nod off.
27. She felt herself starting to nod off after only a few pages of the book.
28. The heat in the room made everyone nod off after lunch.
29. I should have taken a nap instead of trying to nod off at my desk.
30. He always nods off when he’s not busy.
31. The soft chair made it too easy to nod off.
32. I tried to stay awake, but I nodded off anyway.
33. The movie was so boring that everyone in the theater began to nod off.
34. After the big meal, it was hard not to nod off on the couch.
35. The sound of the waves made her nod off on the beach.
36. He would often nod off before finishing his homework.
37. The teacher noticed a few students nodding off during the class.
38. I felt myself nod off during the long flight.
39. The warmth of the fire made the entire family nod off.
40. I can’t believe I nodded off during my favorite show!
41. The relaxing atmosphere made it easy for him to nod off.
42. She tried to fight it, but she couldn’t help but nod off.
43. He always nods off during the late-night talks.
44. The combination of boredom and warmth made her nod off.
45. I saw him nod off while waiting for his food at the restaurant.
46. The lecture was so dry that half the class began to nod off.
47. She barely had time to settle in before she nodded off.
48. The gentle hum of the fan made it easy to nod off.
49. He felt himself nodding off in the cozy chair.
50. It’s hard not to nod off when you’re sleep-deprived.
51. She always nods off when she’s reading in bed.
52. The comforting sound of the rain made him nod off.
53. He could feel his eyelids getting heavy as he started to nod off.
54. The peaceful environment allowed her to nod off without a care.
55. I had to shake him awake because he started to nod off.
56. The stress of the week made her nod off the moment she got home.
57. I woke him up after he had nodded off during dinner.
58. The soft pillow made it tempting to nod off.
59. The children began to nod off after a long day of play.
60. The long drive made him nod off several times.
61. He tried to stay focused, but he couldn’t help but nod off.
62. I felt myself starting to nod off during the conference.
63. The cool breeze from the window helped me nod off.
64. She often nods off on the porch in the evening.
65. The repetitive sound of the clock made him nod off.
66. I had to fight against the urge to nod off during the sermon.
67. The warmth of the sun caused him to nod off in the hammock.
68. She was so tired that she started to nod off at the party.
69. The cozy atmosphere made it easy for her to nod off.
70. He found it hard to concentrate and ended up nodding off.
71. The combination of warm milk and a good book made her nod off.
72. He didn’t realize how tired he was until he started to nod off.
73. The soft rhythm of the music made it easy for him to nod off.
74. She tried to keep her eyes open, but she couldn’t help but nod off.
75. The long lecture caused several students to nod off.
76. He felt a wave of sleepiness wash over him and began to nod off.
77. The gentle rocking of the chair made her nod off.
78. I often nod off while waiting for the bus.
79. The comfort of the blanket made it hard not to nod off.
80. I had to wake him up because he started to nod off in the meeting.
81. The soft lighting in the room made it easy to nod off.
82. She always nods off during the afternoon slump.
83. The dull sound of the lecture made everyone nod off.
84. I could see him starting to nod off in his seat.
85. The drive was so long that I had to pull over to avoid nodding off.
86. She was so relaxed that she began to nod off during the massage.
87. The gentle rustle of the leaves made her nod off.
88. It’s common for me to nod off while watching TV.
89. The warmth of the coffee made him nod off after a few sips.
90. She was so tired that she couldn’t help but nod off on the couch.
91. The sound of rain on the roof made him nod off in an instant.
92. I realized I was nodding off when I dropped my book.
93. The comfort of her bed made it easy to nod off.
94. He always nods off during long car rides.
95. She felt herself nodding off as she relaxed in the chair.
96. The gentle swaying of the train made everyone start to nod off.
97. I knew I was tired when I began to nod off at the dinner table.
98. The dim lighting in the cafe made it hard not to nod off.
99. She tried to resist the urge to nod off, but sleep was calling.
100. He drifted into sleep, nodding off peacefully at last.