Snore
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /snɔː/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Snore is a verb meaning (ambitransitive) To breathe during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate.
Meaning
(ambitransitive) To breathe during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate.
More Meanings
- The act of snoring, and the noise produced.
- (informal) An extremely boring person or event.
Example Sentences
The lumpiſh husband ſnoar'd avvay the night, / Till coughs avvak'd him near the morning light.
While you here do ſnoaring lie, / Open-ey'd Conſpiracie / His time doth take: / If of Life you keepe a care, / Shake off ſlumber, and beware. / Awake, awake.
Word Forms
- snores
- snoring
- snored
Synonyms for snore
Depending on context, synonyms include snooze, snoozefest, snore-fest, snort, stertor, snoring.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stertor, snort, rhonchus, outsnore, snuffle, nasalize.
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