pulse

noun
UK: /pʌls/
US: /pʌls/

  1. A regular beat of the heart felt in arteries.

    1. I felt my pulse in my wrist quickly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor checked his pulse to see if he was stable after that accident. [ ] [ ]

  2. A single quick beat or push of something, like energy or excitement.

    1. There was a pulse of excitement in the crowd. [ ] [ ]
    2. The music had a strong pulse, making it great for dancing all night. [ ] [ ]

  3. A type of dried seed like lentils or peas, used for food.

    1. Pulses are a good source of protein. [ ] [ ]
    2. We had a hearty stew with lots of pulses for dinner yesterday. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

beat rhythm throb vibration
pulse verb

  1. To beat or throb with a regular rhythm.

    1. My head began to pulse with pain. [ ] [ ]
    2. The music pulsed through the speakers at the club on Friday night. [ ] [ ]

  2. To send out something in short, strong bursts.

    1. The machine pulsed light into the room. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lighthouse pulsed a warning signal into the dark and stormy sea last night. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pulse" in English means: A regular beat of the heart felt in arteries., A single quick beat or push of something, like energy or excitement., A type of dried seed like lentils or peas, used for food..

The phonetic transcription of "pulse" is /pʌls/ in British English and /pʌls/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pulse": beat, rhythm, throb, vibration.

Example usage of "pulse": "I felt my pulse in my wrist quickly.". More examples on the page.