Snore
(verb)
To make a vibrating or rattling noise in breathing while sleeping, especially due to partial obstruction of the air passages.
Origin:
From middle english snoren, from old english snoran, from proto-germanic *snōrianą.
Examples:
- He snored loudly, drowning out the sound of the television and making it difficult for his wife to sleep.
- She snored softly, her breathing rhythmic and peaceful as she slept soundly through the night.
- The old man snored so loudly that the entire house could hear him, causing annoyance and frustration.
- The baby snored softly, his tiny nose twitching as he dreamed sweet dreams.
- The dog snored contentedly, his paws twitching as he chased rabbits in his sleep.