snore — to breathe noisily while sleeping
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to breathe noisily while sleeping
Pronunciation (IPA): /snɔːr/
Example Sentences
- My roommate snores like a freight train, so I bought earplugs.
- The cat started to snore after eating too much fish.
- She recorded her husband's snore to prove how loud it was.
snore
VERB[/snɔːr/]
to breathe noisily while sleeping
Grandpa's loud snore shakes the entire bedroom every single night.
His snore shakes the door and books hit the floor!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Snore originated in Middle English as 'snoren', an onomatopoetic word imitating the rough, harsh breathing sounds made through the nose during sleep. The word directly mimics the acoustic quality of the sound itself.
Breakdown
snore is a standalone onomatopoetic root with no distinct morphological components; the word itself directly represents the nasal breathing sound it describes.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My roommate snores like a freight train, so I bought earplugs.”
“The cat started to snore after eating too much fish.”
“She recorded her husband's snore to prove how loud it was.”
“The doctor recommended a sleep study because of his severe snoring.”
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