raven

noun
UK: /ˈreɪvn/
US: /ˈreɪvən/

  1. A large black bird with a loud, harsh call.

    1. I saw a raven in the park today.
    2. The old tower was home to a colony of ravens, their shadows dancing on the stone.

Synonyms

corbie
raven verb

  1. To hunt for or eat greedily.

    1. The fox ravened the scraps.
    2. The wolves ravened their prey, leaving nothing behind after the hunt.

  2. To speak or proclaim wildly or furiously.

    1. The prophet ravened his warning.
    2. He ravened about the injustices he witnessed, unable to contain his outrage.
raven adjective

  1. Having a glossy black color like that of a raven.

    1. She had raven hair.
    2. The raven-haired beauty captivated everyone in the room with her presence.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "raven": corbie.

Example usage of "raven": "I saw a raven in the park today.". More examples on the page.