roar
verb (used without object)
to utter a loud, deep cry or howl, as in excitement, distress, or anger.
roars
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pluralof roar.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof roar (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
roarverb (used without object)to utter a loud, deep cry or howl, as in excitement, distress, or anger.
Example Sentences
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As loud as the dinos may be, the audience roars even louder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
The game, taking place in the city where Messi plays his club soccer for Inter Miami, was played in front of almost entirely Argentina die-hards, whose raucous roars shook the stadium concrete.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
The result can be heard in songs like the hard-driving “Is It Real?” in which Hollywell roars about mental illness and divine intervention, while Santos coats it all in steel honey.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2026
She was quick to voice her frustration as her performance dropped off, throwing her arms up, letting out guttural roars and unleashing her fury on her team.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
The golem stretched and let out a groan to rival the roars of the banished demon.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
