snoring
word · lemma: snore
/ˈsnɔɹɪŋ/
SNOR-ing
/snˈɔːɹɪŋ/
SNAW-ing
Definition
The act of breathing noisily while sleeping, often making a rough or harsh sound through the nose or mouth.
Usage & Nuances
'Snoring' is most often used as a noun, but can also function as the continuous form of the verb 'snore'. Common collocations: 'loud snoring', 'snoring problem', 'stop snoring'. It's usually neutral or negative, not formal.
Spanish: ronquidosPortuguese (BR): roncoPortuguese (PT): roncoChinese (Simplified): 打鼾Chinese (Traditional): 打鼾Hindi: खर्राटा लेनाArabic: الشخيرBengali: ঘুমের মধ্যে নাক ডাকানোRussian: храпJapanese: いびきVietnamese: ngáyKorean: 코골이Turkish: horlamaUrdu: خراٹے لیناIndonesian: mengorok
Example Sentences
His snoring kept me awake all night.
basic
She has a problem with snoring every night.
basic
The doctor gave him tips to stop snoring.
basic
I didn't notice his snoring until we went on a trip together.
natural
Sometimes my own snoring wakes me up.
natural
We all laughed at his loud snoring during the movie.
natural