Looking for the meaning of the word SNORE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SNORE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Snore
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English (in the sense ‘a snort, snorting’): probably imitative; compare with snort
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
snɔː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a snorting or grunting sound in a person's breathing while they are asleep
Short Definition:snorting or grunting sound in person's breathing while they are asleep
Examples:- she lay on the mattress listening to Sally's snores
Word: Snore
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
snɔː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make a snorting or grunting sound while asleep
Short Definition:make snorting or grunting sound while asleep
Examples:- he was snoring loudly
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