snorer
Loud sleeping person
A snorer is someone who snores—who makes harsh, rattling sounds while breathing during sleep.
The term often carries mild complaint or humor, since snoring typically disturbs others more than the snorer: My husband is such a loud snorer that I sleep in the guest room.
Temporary cessation of respiration
- CPAPForced-air breathing apparatus
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
- airwayPassage for breath
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
congestion · nasal · adenoids · tonsils · uvula · palate · throat · blocked
Cause of aggravation
- disruptionForceful interruption of process
- disturbanceDisruption of order
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
complaint · exasperation · bother · aggravation · earplugs
Acoustic intensity units
- thunderousExtremely loud, resounding
- rumblingLow rolling sound
- rattlingProducing rapid knocks
- chainsawMotor-driven cutting tool
jackhammer · roaring · deafening · resonant · earsplitting · booming
One who shares activity
- spouseMarried partner
- suffererOne who endures hardship
- sleeplessUnable to drift off
- wakefulUnable to slumber
nudging · elbowing · restless · tossing · turning · insomniac · exhausted · bleary-eyed
Animated or humorous illustration
- sitcomEpisodic TV comedy series
- earmuffsPadded headgear covering ears
- clothespinSpring-loaded laundry fastener
- slapstickExaggerated physical humor
apnea
Temporary cessation of respiration
obstruction · congestion · nasal · adenoids · tonsils · uvula · palate · throat · blocked · oxygen
nuisance
Cause of aggravation
- disruptionForceful interruption of process
- disturbanceDisruption of order
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
frustration · complaint · exasperation · bother · aggravation · earplugs
decibels
Acoustic intensity units
- thunderousExtremely loud, resounding
- rumblingLow rolling sound
- rattlingProducing rapid knocks
chainsaw · jackhammer · roaring · deafening · resonant · earsplitting · booming
partner
One who shares activity
wakeful · nudging · elbowing · restless · tossing · turning · insomniac · exhausted · bleary-eyed · sleep-deprived
cartoon
Animated or humorous illustration
- sitcomEpisodic TV comedy series
- earmuffsPadded headgear covering ears
- clothespinSpring-loaded laundry fastener