snore

[ snawr, snohr ]

/ snɔr, snoʊr /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR snore ON THESAURUS.COM

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.

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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Example sentences from the Web for snore

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
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
There was just room enough to breathe, but not to snore without impediment of tone.
Footprints of Former Men in Far Cornwall|Robert S. Hawker

Why did he not leave her his best bed if he wished her to snore away the rest of her nights in peace?
Ulysses|James Joyce
"If I snore, just pull my nose," he says to Pelle, and goes to sleep.
Pelle the Conqueror, Complete|Martin Anderson Nexo
Vassili agreed, and had no sooner stretched himself out in the body of the vehicle than he began to snore.
Boyhood|Leo Tolstoy
It was a snore, Mr. Brooker, and it proceeded from one of the sentries upon guard.
The Dop Doctor|Clotilde Inez Mary Graves

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

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for snore

snore

[ snôr ]

v.

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

n.

The act or an instance of snoring.

单词	snore
释义	snore [ snawr, snohr ] / snɔr, snoʊr / SEE SYNONYMS FOR snore ON THESAURUS.COM 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. 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 Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for snore 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 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 There was just room enough to breathe, but not to snore without impediment of tone. Footprints of Former Men in Far Cornwall\|Robert S. Hawker Why did he not leave her his best bed if he wished her to snore away the rest of her nights in peace? Ulysses\|James Joyce "If I snore, just pull my nose," he says to Pelle, and goes to sleep. Pelle the Conqueror, Complete\|Martin Anderson Nexo Vassili agreed, and had no sooner stretched himself out in the body of the vehicle than he began to snore. Boyhood\|Leo Tolstoy It was a snore, Mr. Brooker, and it proceeded from one of the sentries upon guard. The Dop Doctor\|Clotilde Inez Mary Graves 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 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to snore wheeze, sleep, snort, snuffle, saw logs, saw wood Medical definitions for snore snore [ snôr ] v. To breathe during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate. n. The act or an instance of snoring. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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snore

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

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

noun

Origin of snore

OTHER WORDS FROM snore

Words nearby snore

Example sentences from the Web for snore

British Dictionary definitions for snore

verb

noun

Derived forms of snore

Word Origin for snore

Words related to snore

Medical definitions for snore

v.

n.