snort

[US]/snɔːt/
[UK]/snɔrt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. & vi. make an impatient or contemptuous sound by forcing air quickly out through the nose
n. a sound made by forcing air quickly out through the nose; a breathing tube on a submarine

Phrases & Collocations

snort in disgust

Example Sentences

the snort of a steam engine.

he gave a snort of disgust.

a snorter of a sermon;

He gave a snort of derision.

she snorted with laughter.

He snorted with exasperation.

the pony snorted, misliking the smell of blood.

a snorter of a sermon; the storm wasn't long but it was a snorter.

He snorted his disapproval.

the horses clonked and snorted softly.

The horse snorted and stamped its hoof impatiently.

He snorted indignantly and walked away.

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