snore

American  

[snawr, snohr] / snɔr, snoʊr /

verb (used without object)

snored, snoring

1. to breathe during sleep with hoarse or harsh sounds caused by the vibrating of the soft palate.

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verb (used with object)

snored, snoring

1. to pass (time) in snoring or sleeping (usually followed by away orout ).

   to snore the day away.

noun

1. the act, instance, or sound of snoring.

2. Slang. a person or thing that is dull and boring.

   Eighth grade is such a snore.

snore British  

/ snɔː /

verb

1. (intr) to breathe through the mouth and nose while asleep with snorting sounds caused by vibrations of the soft palate

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noun

1. the act or sound of snoring

Other Word Forms

• outsnore verb (used with object)
• snorer noun
• unsnoring adjective

Etymology

Origin of snore

1300–50; Middle English snoren (v.); cognate with Middle Low German, Middle Dutch snorren

Example Sentences

I kneel to where CPU is snoring and run my hand along her fur.

From Literature

Abuela is snoring gently, and I feel an urge to go outside.

From Literature

He folded his arms, closed his eyes, and seconds later, was snoring.

From Literature

By Sunday night, it counted as a relative snore when the Patriots and Chargers entered the final 15 minutes of their matchup locked in a one-score game.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to a concept video, AVA can watch and listen—“You were snoring again”—and even coach your gaming live.

From The Wall Street Journal

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