Snorer

Pronunciation: /ˈsnɔːrər/

Definitions of snorer

noun a person who snores

Example Sentences

A1 My dad is a snorer.

A2 The snorer kept everyone awake in the dormitory.

B1 The snorer's partner had to wear earplugs to sleep.

B2 The snorer's loud noises could be heard throughout the entire house.

C1 The snorer's condition was diagnosed as sleep apnea.

C2 The snorer underwent surgery to correct their breathing issues.

Examples of snorer in a Sentence

formal The snorer in the next room kept me awake all night.

informal My roommate is such a loud snorer, it's impossible to sleep.

slang I can't stand sharing a room with that snorer, it's like trying to sleep next to a chainsaw.

figurative Her snoring was so loud, it was like a symphony of snores filling the room.

Grammatical Forms of snorer

• past tense: snored
• plural: snorers
• comparative: more snorer
• superlative: most snorer
• present tense: snore
• future tense: will snore
• perfect tense: have snored
• continuous tense: is snoring
• singular: snorer
• positive degree: snorer
• infinitive: to snore
• gerund: snoring
• participle: snoring

Origin and Evolution of snorer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'snorer' is believed to have originated from Middle English, combining the word 'snore' with the suffix '-er' to denote a person who snores.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'snorer' has retained its original meaning of a person who snores loudly while sleeping. However, it may also be used informally to describe someone who is boring or uninteresting.