snore

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verb

ˈsnȯr 

snored; snoring

intransitive verb

: to breathe during sleep with a rough hoarse noise due to vibration of the soft palate

transitive verb

: to spend (time) in snoring or sleeping

snorer noun

snore

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noun

1

: an act of snoring

2

: a noise of or as if of snoring

Examples of snore in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Why do so many patients with snoring issues also grind their teeth? —Maria Sokolina, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

Ah, the good old days: 80 guys snoring on cots in an open bay, communal shower area, shrieking sergeants in a frenetic chow hall. —Jeff Nelligan, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 2024

Noun

The big picture: Rules and regulations sound like a snore, but some of these policies — implemented by agencies to carry out laws passed by Congress — cover critical things like clean air and water, protections for workers and financial regulations meant to prevent crisis. —April Rubin, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024

The bedding deals are far from a snore: Claim a CleanBamboo Comforter for yourself in either the summer or winter weight and top it off with the CleanBamboo Vegan Cashmere Woven Throw Blanket. —Abbey Stone, SELF, 1 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English snoren, fnoren; akin to Old English fnora sneezing, fnǣran to breathe heavily

First Known Use

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Noun

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

snore

verb

ˈsnō(ə)r,

ˈsnȯ(ə)r

: to breathe with a rough hoarse noise while sleeping

snore noun

snorer noun

Medical Definition

snore

1 of 2 intransitive verb

ˈsnō(ə)r, ˈsnȯ(ə)r 

snored; snoring

: to breathe during sleep with a rough hoarse noise due to vibration of the soft palate

snore

2 of 2 noun

1

: an act of snoring

2

: a noise of snoring