snoring

• IPA^(key): /ˈsnɔːɹɪŋ/

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• Rhymes: -ɔːɹɪŋ

snoring (countable and uncountable, plural snorings)

1. The action or sound of breathing during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate.

   His snoring was so loud that it woke the neighbors.

   • E. E. Cummings

     Then he asked if anyone wanted to dispute this assertion (he brandishing his revolver the while) and was answered by peaceful snorings.

snoring

1. present participle and gerund of snore

• sorning