Roar: meaning, definitions and examples

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roar

[ rɔːr ]

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loud sound

To utter a loud, deep, prolonged sound, typically as an expression of anger, pain, or excitement.

Synonyms

bellow, howl, shout, yell

Examples of usage

The lion roared in the jungle.
The crowd roared with excitement at the concert.

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sound

A full, deep, prolonged cry uttered by a lion or large wild animal.

Synonyms

bellow, growl, howl

Examples of usage

The roar of the waterfall could be heard from miles away.
The roar of the engine filled the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "roar" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rugido

🇮🇳 गर्जना

🇩🇪 Brüllen

🇮🇩 mengaum

🇺🇦 рев

🇵🇱 ryczenie

🇯🇵 咆哮 (ほうこう)

🇫🇷 rugissement

🇪🇸 rugido

🇹🇷 kükreme

🇰🇷 포효

🇸🇦 زئير

🇨🇿 řev

🇸🇰 rev

🇨🇳 咆哮 (páoxiào)

🇸🇮 rjovenje

🇮🇸 öskur

🇰🇿 арыстанша

🇬🇪 ღრიალი (ghriali)

🇦🇿 nərildəmə

🇲🇽 rugido

Word origin

The word 'roar' originated from Middle English 'roren', which is of Germanic origin. It is related to Dutch 'roren' and German 'röhren'. The sound of a roar is often associated with large animals, especially lions, to communicate their presence, dominance, or emotions. The word has been used in English for centuries to describe loud, deep, prolonged sounds.