Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
snore
verb
/snɔːr/
Definition
To breathe noisily while asleep.
Examples
- He started to snore loudly after falling asleep on the couch.
- Many people find it difficult to sleep next to someone who snores.
- She tried to nudge him but his snoring was too loud to wake him up.
Meaning
Snoring occurs when the flow of air through the mouth and nose is partially blocked during sleep, resulting in a sound that can vary from soft to loud.
Synonyms
- snort
- grumble
- breathe heavily
