snort
verb (used without object)
(of animals) to force the breath violently through the nostrils with a loud, harsh sound.
snorting
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present participleof snort.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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a word derived from
snort.
snortverb (used without object)(of animals) to force the breath violently through the nostrils with a loud, harsh sound.
Example Sentences
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Other symptoms include waking up a lot, loud snoring and gasping, snorting or choking.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The Lecter character, Martin Amis said, was “on all levels, a snorting, rooting, oinking porter.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
In just two minutes, the movie had delivered everything it promised: a snorting monkey, a sucker in a flowered shirt, a shot of an ominous tire swing and a closeup of a peeled cheekbone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 9, 2026
For sleep, participants were asked about snorting, gasping or breathing pauses in their sleep.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 4, 2024
Finally, when I have survived the worst, opening my eyes underwater, sniffing water into my sinuses and snorting it out, and even gargling repeatedly to wash out my throat, I’m functional enough to help Finnick.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
