snore
to breathe during sleep with hoarse or harsh sounds caused by the vibrating of the soft palate.
to pass (time) in snoring or sleeping (usually followed by away or out): to snore the day away.
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
1Other words from snore
- snorer, noun
- outsnore, verb (used with object), out·snored, out·snor·ing.
- un·snor·ing, adjective
Words Nearby snore
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How to use snore in a sentence
If you have one of the two top-end Fitbit smartwatches—either the Fitbit Sense or the Fitbit Versa 3—as well as Fitbit Premium, you can also access snore detection, a feature that listens for snoring and other noises at night.
All the ways to use a Fitbit for sleep tracking | David Nield | September 23, 2021 | Popular-ScienceOne setting you might want to check in advance, if you’re a Premium subscriber using a Versa 3 or a Fitbit Sense, is the aforementioned snore detection.
All the ways to use a Fitbit for sleep tracking | David Nield | September 23, 2021 | Popular-ScienceIf you’ve turned on snore and noise detection, tap the snore Report link on any individual day to see what your Fitbit smartwatch microphone detected while you were snoozing.
All the ways to use a Fitbit for sleep tracking | David Nield | September 23, 2021 | Popular-ScienceAt some point, our snores and the rain became indistinguishable.
‘When the Rain Stops:’ a New Short Story by Bryan Washington | Bryan Washington | April 16, 2021 | TimeIf you or your bed mate just can’t seem to stop the snore, your pillow might be able to help.
Marine biologists have found that that while dolphins may not snore, they do vocalize in their sleep.
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 | THE DAILY BEASTAside from blatant self-promotions, Conrad shares her fashion, beauty, and unbelievably snore-worthy DIY ideas on her website.
From ‘The Hills’ to Over the Hill: Lauren Conrad’s Premature Aging | Anna Klassen | September 24, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTMorning One, December 22, 2008 The dorm was dark and quiet except for the intermittent buzzing of a faint snore or more.
The soft murmur of his petition was answered only by the deep-chested, placid snore of the sleeping priest.
The Merrie Tales Of Jacques Tournebroche | Anatole FranceHe listened and heard soft breathing that stopped just short of being an infantile snore.
Cabin Fever | B. M. BowerJust then Jim begun to breathe heavy; next he begun to snore—and then I was pretty soon comfortable again.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Complete | Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)A prolonged snore came from Stacy's bunk; then everything was quiet.
The Three Partners | Bret HarteBut the Cyclops only turned over in its sleep and began to snore again.
A World Called Crimson | Darius John Granger
British Dictionary definitions for snore
/ (snɔː) /
(intr) to breathe through the mouth and nose while asleep with snorting sounds caused by vibrations of the soft palate
the act or sound of snoring
Origin of snore
1Derived forms of snore
- snorer, noun
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