snore
verb (used without object)
to breathe during sleep with hoarse or harsh sounds caused by the vibrating of the soft palate.
snorer
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a word derived from
snore.
Example Sentences
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She got married five years ago, and her snuggly new husband turned out to be a snorer.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2023
If you’re just a low-key snorer, who breaks into the sporadic rumble, you might find one useful.
From Washington Post ● May 20, 2022
A range of surgical procedures — involving implants or changes to the tongue or soft palate — can help a severe snorer, but only if CPAPs fail.
From New York Times ● May 12, 2022
"It's a nightmare. It's exhausting living with a snorer, neither of us sleep properly, it really isn't great for any relationship."
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2022
I thought it possible that on leaving the ship I might be in the condition of the woman, whose husband, a fearful snorer, was suddenly called from home.
From Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life by Thomas Wallace Knox
