Synonyms for

Snoring

Verb / ˈsnɔ:rɪŋ / Another word for snoring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The sound that a person makes while sleeping, caused by the air moving through their nose and throat.

Synonyms & similar words

snore stertor sawlogs sawwood buzzing grunting rasping roaring whistling wheezing snoozing slumbering dozing sleeping resting slumber nap doze snooze catnap siesta drowse

Synonyms by register

Formal

stertor rales

Informal

snorting wheezing grunting

Literary

respiratory rumble nocturnal rasp

Antonyms

silence quiet stillness calm peace hush

Common collocations

  • loud snoring
  • heavy snoring
  • stop snoring
  • snoring loudly
  • snoring sound
  • snoring noise
  • snoring patterns

Word family

noun snore
verb snore
adjective snoring

Usage note

Snoring is the common, informal term for the sound made during sleep. Formal or medical contexts might use 'stertor' for a more specific, often pathological, type of noisy breathing.

Example sentences

  1. My dad's snoring kept me up all night.
  2. The sound of snoring can be really annoying.
  3. I know I'm sleeping well when I start snoring.
  4. My dog snores louder than my grandpa.
  5. I once recorded myself snoring and it sounded like a chainsaw.

Quotes

  • I have a snoring problem. It's not a problem for me, it's a problem for everyone else.
  • I never snore unless I'm sleeping.
  • I think that the best thing to do is to be aware of the snoring, and try to work around it.

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