roar

noun
UK: /rɔː/
US: /rɔːr/

  1. A loud, deep, prolonged sound uttered by an animal, especially a lion.

    1. We heard the lion's roar in the distance last night.
    2. The crowd erupted in a deafening roar as the home team scored the winning goal.

  2. A loud, deep, tumultuous sound resembling that of a wild beast.

    1. The roar of the ocean filled the air on the stormy night.
    2. I could hear the roar of the traffic from my apartment even with the windows closed.

Synonyms

bellow boom shout yell
roar verb

  1. To utter a loud, deep, prolonged sound.

    1. The lion began to roar, startling the tourists.
    2. She continued to roar with laughter at his jokes during the show.

  2. To emit a loud, deep, tumultuous sound.

    1. The engine began to roar as the race car accelerated down the track.
    2. The crowd roared its approval as the singer took the stage after the opening act.

  3. To shout something in a loud and angry way.

    1. He started to roar at me when I questioned his decision.
    2. The coach roared instructions from the sideline as the play was executed.
roar adjective

  1. Characterized by loud, deep, prolonged sounds.

    1. The roaring fireplace kept the cabin warm and cozy.
    2. They enjoyed a roaring trade during the summer, the best they had in years.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "roar" in English means: A loud, deep, prolonged sound uttered by an animal, especially a lion., A loud, deep, tumultuous sound resembling that of a wild beast..

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

Synonyms for "roar": bellow, boom, shout, yell.

Example usage of "roar": "We heard the lion's roar in the distance last night.". More examples on the page.