shout

verb
UK: /ʃaʊt/
US: /ʃaʊt/

  1. To say something very loudly.

    1. Don't shout, I can hear you. [ ] [ ]
    2. He had to shout to be heard above the music at the concert. [ ] [ ]

  2. To yell or call out loudly, often to attract attention.

    1. I will shout his name loudly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The fans began to shout their support as the team scored a goal. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

yell cry scream holler bawl roar
shout noun

  1. A loud cry or call.

    1. I heard a shout from the street. [ ] [ ]
    2. With a shout of joy, she ran to greet her returning friend. [ ] [ ]

  2. An act of yelling to express strong emotion or to get someone's attention.

    1. His shout woke the whole house. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her sudden shout alerted everyone to the danger that was approaching them. [ ] [ ]
shout phrasal-verb

  1. To buy a round of drinks.

    1. I'll shout you a drink later. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's your birthday, so let me shout you a celebratory beverage tonight. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shout" in English means: To say something very loudly., To yell or call out loudly, often to attract attention..

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

Synonyms for "shout": yell, cry, scream, holler, bawl, roar.

Example usage of "shout": "Don't shout, I can hear you.". More examples on the page.