Snoring

/ˈsnɔːrɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act or sound of breathing during sleep with a rough or hoarse sound due to the vibration of the soft palate.

His loud snoring could be heard from down the hall.

A condition where a person snores during sleep.

Her snoring became a problem for her partner, who often couldn't sleep well.

A sound made during sleep that can vary in intensity and may indicate a sleep disorder.

Doctors say that heavy snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea.

From the Old English 'snoran,' meaning 'to snore.'

snoring like a chainsaw

Describes extremely loud snoring.

sawing wood

A colloquial term for snoring.

sleep apnea

A sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep.

snore

The verb form of snoring, meaning to make the sound while sleeping.

Night music

He calls it his night music when he snores.

Chainsawing

His chainsawing was so loud, it woke up the whole neighborhood.