roar
to utter a loud, deep cry or howl, as in excitement, distress, or anger.
to laugh loudly or boisterously: to roar at a joke.
to make a loud sound or din, as thunder, cannon, waves, or wind.
to function or move with a loud, deep sound, as a vehicle: The automobile roared away.
to make a loud noise in breathing, as a horse.
to utter or express in a roar: to roar denials.
to bring, put, make, etc., by roaring: to roar oneself hoarse.
a loud, deep cry or howl, as of an animal or a person: the roar of a lion.
a loud, confused, constant noise or sound; din; clamor: the roar of the surf; the roar of lively conversation from the crowded party.
a loud outburst: a roar of laughter; a roar of approval from the audience.
Origin of roar
1synonym study For roar
Other words for roar
Other words from roar
- roarer, noun
- outroar, verb (used with object)
- un·der·roar·er, noun
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How to use roar in a sentence
A fire truck roars down a city street and people cheer its arrival.
The Wildly Peaceful, Human, Almost Boring, Ultimately Great New York City Protests for Eric Garner | Mike Barnicle | December 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST"My heart sings, my soul roars, and I feel tingly good all over," raved the Post.
New York’s Greatest Show Or How They Did Not Screw Up ‘Guys and Dolls’ | Ross Wetzsteon | April 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“You have the opportunity to rip their freaking head off and let them bleed,” roars one.
An occasional tour bus or motorbike roars through, and, at dusk, hot air balloons drift lazily overhead.
Temple Hopping in the Paradise of Bagan, Burma | Nina Strochlic | December 5, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd Joe Morton as Rowan roars each line with all of the ferocity—and then some—they require.
The ‘Scandal’ Premiere Is as Brilliant and Batsh*t Crazy as You Hoped | Kevin Fallon | October 4, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
And with that the host gave him such a kick as sent him howling into the street, amidst the roars of the company.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousHe was smoking his pipe here late at night, when all of a sudden Chickweed roars outHere he is!
Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3) | Charles DickensI love the sea, especially when it foams and roars, and these last days it has been furious.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste TchaikovskyA sailor, who had brought an accordion with him, was playing "While the North Sea roars," and other popular airs.
Skipper Worse | Alexander Lange KiellandHe once sent an editorial-room into roars of merriment by offering to review a book upon the feeding of infants.
Love's Pilgrimage | Upton Sinclair
British Dictionary definitions for roar
/ (rɔː) /
(of lions and other animals) to utter characteristic loud growling cries
(also tr) (of people) to utter (something) with a loud deep cry, as in anger or triumph
to laugh in a loud hearty unrestrained manner
(of horses) to breathe with laboured rasping sounds: See roaring (def. 6)
(of the wind, waves, etc) to blow or break loudly and violently, as during a storm
(of a fire) to burn fiercely with a roaring sound
(of a machine, gun, etc) to operate or move with a loud harsh noise
(tr) to bring (oneself) into a certain condition by roaring: to roar oneself hoarse
a loud deep cry, uttered by a person or crowd, esp in anger or triumph
a prolonged loud cry of certain animals, esp lions
any similar noise made by a fire, the wind, waves, artillery, an engine, etc
a loud unrestrained burst of laughter
Origin of roar
1- See also roar up
Derived forms of roar
- roarer, noun
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