# snoring

Pronunciation: say "SNOR-ing" /ˈsnɔɹɪŋ/

## Noun

1. The harsh, snorting sound of breathing during sleep, caused by vibration of the soft palate.
   - Simple: The loud, rough sound a person makes while breathing during sleep.
   - _Loud snoring is often a warning sign of a blocked airway._
   - _The sleep clinic recorded his snoring throughout the night for analysis._

## Verb

2. Present participle of snore. — present participle and gerund of snore
   - Simple: Present participle of snore. Use this form for something happening right now, often after a word like is or was.
   - _She fell asleep snoring softly within a few minutes._
   - _Grandpa was snoring so heavily that the windows seemed to rattle._

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