| n. | 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. |
| Noun | 1. | snoring - the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound |
| Adj. | 1. | snoring - breathing during sleep with harsh noises caused by vibration of the uvula or soft palate; "the snoring sleeper" |
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