bellow

verb
UK: /ˈbel.əʊ/
US: /ˈbel.oʊ/

  1. To shout in a loud voice, usually because you are angry or in pain

    1. He began to bellow at them after the mistake in report. [ ] [ ]
    2. The coach bellowed instructions from the sidelines, his voice hoarse after all the games. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make a sound similar to that of a bull

    1. The bull bellowed loudly in the field during mating season. [ ] [ ]
    2. A deep foghorn bellowed in the distance, warning ships of the danger. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

roar shout yell bawl screech holler
bellow noun

  1. A loud, angry shout

    1. We heard a bellow from the coach after the loss. [ ] [ ]
    2. His bellow of rage echoed through the office after the bad news. [ ] [ ]

  2. A deep, loud roar, like that of a bull

    1. The lion's bellow echoed across the African savanna at dusk. [ ] [ ]
    2. The foghorn emitted a mournful bellow, guiding ships safely through the dense fog. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bellow" in English means: To shout in a loud voice, usually because you are angry or in pain, To make a sound similar to that of a bull.

The phonetic transcription of "bellow" is /ˈbel.əʊ/ in British English and /ˈbel.oʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bellow": roar, shout, yell, bawl, screech, holler.

Example usage of "bellow": "He began to bellow at them after the mistake in report.". More examples on the page.