Word
snoring
Phoneticssnor·ing
US/ˈsnɔɹɪŋ/
UK/snˈɔːɹɪŋ/
Definition
n. the loud sound someone makes while sleeping because of their breathing.
n. the act or sound of breathing in a noisy way during sleep, caused by vibration of the soft palate.
Examples
“His loud snoring kept the whole family awake.”
“She tried wearing earplugs to block out her husband's constant snoring throughout the night.”
“Chronic snoring can sometimes indicate a more serious underlying health condition, such as sleep apnea, which requires professional medical evaluation rather than simple home remedies.”
Examples
simple
“His loud snoring kept the whole family awake.”
contextual
“She tried wearing earplugs to block out her husband's constant snoring throughout the night.”
complex
“Chronic snoring can sometimes indicate a more serious underlying health condition, such as sleep apnea, which requires professional medical evaluation rather than simple home remedies.”
Usage
Often functions as a gerund noun derived from the verb 'snore'.
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