snore

[ snawr, snohr ]

/ snɔr, snoʊr /

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verb (used without object), snored, snor·ing.

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

verb (used with object), snored, snor·ing.

to pass (time) in snoring or sleeping (usually followed by away or out): to snore the day away.

noun

the act, instance, or sound of snoring.

Slang. a person or thing that is dull and boring: Eighth grade is such a snore.

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Origin of snore

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

OTHER WORDS FROM snore

snorer, nounoutsnore, verb (used with object), out·snored, out·snor·ing.un·snor·ing, adjective

Words nearby snore

snootful, snooty, snooze, snoozefest, Snoqualmie Falls, snore, snorkel, snorkeling, Snorri Sturluson, snort, snorter

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How to use snore in a sentence

If you have one of the two top-end Fitbit smartwatches—either the Fitbit Sense or the Fitbit Versa 3—as well as Fitbit Premium, you can also access snore detection, a feature that listens for snoring and other noises at night.
All the ways to use a Fitbit for sleep tracking|David Nield|September 23, 2021|Popular-Science
One setting you might want to check in advance, if you’re a Premium subscriber using a Versa 3 or a Fitbit Sense, is the aforementioned snore detection.
All the ways to use a Fitbit for sleep tracking|David Nield|September 23, 2021|Popular-Science
If you’ve turned on snore and noise detection, tap the Snore Report link on any individual day to see what your Fitbit smartwatch microphone detected while you were snoozing.
All the ways to use a Fitbit for sleep tracking|David Nield|September 23, 2021|Popular-Science
At some point, our snores and the rain became indistinguishable.
‘When the Rain Stops:’ a New Short Story by Bryan Washington|Bryan Washington|April 16, 2021|Time

If you or your bed mate just can’t seem to stop the snore, your pillow might be able to help.
The best pillow: Sleep better in any position|Carsen Joenk|December 11, 2020|Popular-Science
Marine biologists have found that that while dolphins may not snore, they do vocalize in their sleep.
Why Aristotle Deserves A Posthumous Nobel|Nick Romeo|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I actually find that having this once keeps me snore free for up to a week.
Use These 15 Home Remedies Based On Ayurveda To Cure Menstrual Cramps, Hangovers, and Indigestion|Ari Meisel|January 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Aside from blatant self-promotions, Conrad shares her fashion, beauty, and unbelievably snore-worthy DIY ideas on her website.
From ‘The Hills’ to Over the Hill: Lauren Conrad’s Premature Aging|Anna Klassen|September 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Morning One, December 22, 2008 The dorm was dark and quiet except for the intermittent buzzing of a faint snore or more.
First Day Out of Prison|John Forté|January 26, 2009|DAILY BEAST
The soft murmur of his petition was answered only by the deep-chested, placid snore of the sleeping priest.
The Merrie Tales Of Jacques Tournebroche|Anatole France
He listened and heard soft breathing that stopped just short of being an infantile snore.
Cabin Fever|B. M. Bower
Just then Jim begun to breathe heavy; next he begun to snore—and then I was pretty soon comfortable again.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Complete|Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
A prolonged snore came from Stacy's bunk; then everything was quiet.
The Three Partners|Bret Harte
But the Cyclops only turned over in its sleep and began to snore again.
A World Called Crimson|Darius John Granger

British Dictionary definitions for snore

snore

/ (snɔː) /

verb

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

noun

the act or sound of snoring

Derived forms of snore

snorer, noun

Word Origin for snore

C14: of imitative origin; related to Middle Low German, Middle Dutch snorken; see snort

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snore

[ snôr ]

To breathe during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate.

The act or an instance of snoring.

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