ultrasound
noun
sound with a frequency greater than 20,000 Hz, approximately the upper limit of human hearing.
ultrasounds
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pluralof ultrasound.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The content creator said her daughter underwent numerous X-rays, ultrasounds and a biopsy before the hospital team confirmed the cancer diagnosis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
“Oh look,” Large said during one of the ultrasounds, “she’s opening and closing her mouth.”
From Salon ● May 27, 2026
In exchange for crumbs of egg, wild meerkats will climb onto scales and even hold still for ultrasounds.
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
First Choice runs five faith-based pregnancy centers, providing free ultrasounds and other services, but not abortions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
In the weeks to come, he’d go about his regular business while I went in for daily ultrasounds to monitor my eggs.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
