snore

\ ˈsnȯr

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snored; snoring

Definition of snore

(Entry 1 of 2)

intransitive verb

: to breathe during sleep with a rough hoarse noise due to vibration of the soft palate

transitive verb

: to spend (time) in snoring or sleeping

snore

Definition of snore (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : an act of snoring

2 : a noise of or as if of snoring

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Examples of snore in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Family members said the girl snored in her sleep but was otherwise healthy. — CBS News, "7-year-old South Carolina girl dies one minute into tonsil surgery, parents say," 26 Feb. 2020 Paisley Cogsdill snored in her sleep but was perfectly healthy, relatives said, according to WHNS. — Theresa Waldrop, CNN, "7-year-old girl dies during tonsillectomy," 25 Feb. 2020 Plus, spouses often pipe up with crucial information — a husband who’s snoring could have serious health implications, for example. — Robin Erb, Bridge Magazine, And Rainer Sabin, Detroit Free Press, "Coronavirus moves Michigan doctor visits online, for good and bad," 12 Apr. 2020 Lastly, a good set of earplugs can make or break a camping trip, depending on the rest of your crew’s snoring habits. — The Editors, Field & Stream, "Three Accessories that Make Camping More Comfortable," 26 Feb. 2020 Shortly after the lethal dose of the powerful sedative pentobarbital began, Gardner took three deep breaths and then began snoring. — CBS News, "Texas executes John Gardner for fatally shooting wife in 2005," 15 Jan. 2020 Overtime, snoring should lessen as users adapt to new sleeping positions. — Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, "Motion Pillow Is a Smart Pillow Designed to Help You Stop Snoring by Adjusting Your Head Position During the Night," 3 Feb. 2020 In the basement of Dallas’ downtown library, deep sleepers who averted the cold winds outside snored. — Hayat Norimine, Dallas News, "Emergency shelter for homeless moves to Dallas public library basement," 5 Feb. 2020 Galifianakis lobbed disdainful questions at Cera and snored aloud at his answers. — Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, "How Netflix’s ‘Between Two Ferns’ movie got Keanu Reeves and Brie Larson in the hot seat," 20 Sep. 2019 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Almost half of adult men and one-quarter of women snore. — Star Tribune, "Easy ways to ease into a good night's sleep," 9 Sep. 2020 As a result, the Giants have pumped some life and fun into a season that could have been a disastrous snore-fest. — Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com, "Giants have 9 who ain’t afraid to swing the bat, and the numbers are shocking," 2 Sep. 2020 The result is heavy, ragged mouth breathing that produces a loud snore. — Michael Pollick, chicagotribune.com, "The best anti-snoring device of 2020," 8 Aug. 2020 Hands are said to reach up from the bunk beneath you, in response to your telltale snores, and deftly extract your wallet. — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, "The Enduring Romance of the Night Train," 4 May 2020 If your baby snores routinely, he should be evaluated for signs of upper airway obstruction. — Craig Canapari, New York Times, "How to Sleep Train Your Baby," 18 Apr. 2020 Competitors spelled easier words in the first round like simmer, infant and snore. — Mary Kilpatrick, cleveland, "Hathaway Brown School student wins 2020 Cuyahoga County Spelling Bee presented by Saint Ignatius High School," 7 Mar. 2020 The noise-canceling system adapts to the environment, adjusting automatically to block out the snore monster in the middle seat. — Boone Ashworth, Wired, "Upgrade Your Business Trip With These In-Flight Essentials," 21 Jan. 2020 As the lethal dose of pentobarbital took effect, Hall took a couple of deep breaths, then began snoring, each snore becoming less audible. — CBS News, "White supremacist gang member apologizes "from the bottom of my heart" ahead of Texas execution," 6 Nov. 2019

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“Snore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snore. Accessed 15 Jan. 2021.

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More Definitions for snore

snore

verb

English Language Learners Definition of snore

(Entry 1 of 2)

: to breathe noisily while sleeping

snore

noun

English Language Learners Definition of snore (Entry 2 of 2)

: an act of snoring or the sound made when someone is snoring

US, informal : something that is dull and boring

See the full definition for snore in the English Language Learners Dictionary

snore

\ ˈsnȯr

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snored; snoring

Kids Definition of snore

(Entry 1 of 2)

: to breathe with a rough hoarse noise while sleeping

snore

Kids Definition of snore (Entry 2 of 2)

: an act or sound of breathing with a rough hoarse noise while sleeping

snore

intransitive verb

\ ˈsnō(ə)r, ˈsnȯ(ə)r

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snored; snoring

Medical Definition of snore

(Entry 1 of 2)

: to breathe during sleep with a rough hoarse noise due to vibration of the soft palate

snore

Medical Definition of snore (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : an act of snoring

2 : a noise of snoring

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