Snoring
English Meaning
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.
- The action or sound of breathing during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate.
- Present participle of snore.