Snore: meaning, definitions and examples

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snore

 

[ snษ”หr ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sleep sound

To snore means to breathe during sleep with a hoarse or harsh sound, often caused by vibrations of the soft palate. It can occur when the airflow through the mouth and nose is partially obstructed. Snoring can range from a soft sound to a loud noise that might disturb others. While it is often considered a benign condition, in some cases, it can be a symptom of sleep apnea, which is a more serious health issue.

Synonyms

breath heavily, grumble, snort, wheeze

Examples of usage

  • He tends to snore loudly when he's really tired.
  • I could hear my father snoring from the other room.
  • If you snore, you might want to sleep on your side.
  • She was embarrassed because she snored during the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "snore" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น roncar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคฐเฅเคฐเคพเคŸเฅ‡ เคฒเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schnarchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengorok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ั€ะพะฟั–ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chrapaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ„ใณใใ‚’ใ‹ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ronfler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ roncar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท horlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ” ๊ณ ๋Š” ๊ฒƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฎูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chrรกpat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chrรกpaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“้ผพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hrkati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snarka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ั€ะฐะฟั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒฃแƒญแƒงแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xฤฑrฤฑltฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ roncar

Etymology

The term 'snore' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'snoran', which means to snore or to breathe heavily while sleeping. This word can be traced back to similar terms in other Germanic languages, indicating a shared linguistic heritage. For instance, in Old High German, the term 'snozera' has a similar meaning, suggesting that the concept of snoring has been recognized in various cultures for centuries. The phenomenon of snoring itself has likely existed as long as humans have slept, evolving into a common concern in relationships and health discussions, leading to increased awareness and various remedies in modern times.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,383, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.