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snoring

SNAW-rihng

Snoring (noun) means the act or sound of breathing noisily while asleep. Example: “His snoring got so bad they started sleeping in separate rooms.”

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The act or sound of breathing noisily while asleep.
"His snoring got so bad they started sleeping in separate rooms."

How to use snoring

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe noun form of snore — the noisy breathing itself, as an ongoing thing.

Common pairings
chronic snoring stop the snoring snoring problem

Word forms

snorings plural

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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