Snore

Pronunciation

Origin

from Middle English snoren, akin to Middle Low German snorren ("to drone").

Full definition of snore

Verb

1. To breathe during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate.

Synonyms

• saw wood

Derived terms

• snorer

Noun

1. The act of snoring, and the noise produced.
2. (informal) An extremely boring person or event.

Synonyms

• snoozefest (2)
• snorefest (2)

Anagrams

• Norse, noser, Rosen