snoring
Snoring (noun) means the act or sound of breathing noisily while asleep. Example: “His snoring got so bad they started sleeping in separate rooms.”
How to use snoring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe noun form of snore — the noisy breathing itself, as an ongoing thing.
Word forms
snorings plural
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What does “snoring” mean?
The word “snoring” means the act or sound of breathing noisily while asleep. In plain terms, the noun form of snore — the noisy breathing itself, as an ongoing thing.
How do you pronounce “snoring”?
“Snoring” is pronounced SNAW-rihng (/ˈsnɔːɹɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “snoring” in a sentence?
Here is “snoring” used in a sentence: “His snoring got so bad they started sleeping in separate rooms.”
What part of speech is “snoring”?
“Snoring” is a noun.
Is “snoring” a common word?
“Snoring” is an uncommon word in modern English.