snoring Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound
    stertor; snore.
  2. verb breathe noisily during one's sleep
    snore; saw wood; saw logs.
    • she complained that her husband snores

WordNet


Snor"ing noun
Definitions
  1. (Physiol.) The act of respiring through the open mouth so that the currents of inspired and expired air cause a vibration of the uvula and soft palate, thus giving rise to a sound more or less harsh. It is usually unvoluntary, but may be produced voluntarily.

Webster 1913