snore

UK: snɔː | US: snɔːr

Definition

  1. vi. to breathe noisily during sleep, typically due to vibration of the soft palate

  2. n. the sound produced by snoring

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Etymology

"Snore" originates from Old English fnora, an onomatopoeic term imitating the harsh sound of noisy breathing during sleep. The initial "fn-" cluster shifted to "sn-" in Middle English, aligning with similar sound-mimicking words like "snort" and "snarl." Its evolution reflects a direct auditory representation of the action it describes.

Examples

  1. His loud snore kept everyone awake at the camping trip.

  2. She gently nudged her partner to stop snoring.

  3. The rhythmic snore of the dog echoed through the room.

  4. Chronic snoring may indicate a sleep disorder.

  5. He pretended to snore to tease his younger brother.