First Known Use: before 12th century
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1roar
verb \ˈrȯr\
: to make the loud sound of a wild animal (such as a lion)
: to make a long, loud sound
: to laugh loudly
Full Definition of ROAR
intransitive verb
1
a : to utter or emit a full loud prolonged sound b : to sing or shout with full force
2
a : to make or emit a loud confused sound (as background reverberation or rumbling) b : to laugh loudly
3
a : to be boisterous or disorderly b : to proceed or rush with great noise or commotion
4
: to make a loud noise during inhalation (as that of a horse affected with roaring)
transitive verb
1
: to utter or proclaim with a roar
2
: to cause to roar
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Origin of ROAR
Middle English roren, from Old English rārian; akin to Old High German rērēn to bleat
2roar
noun
: the loud sound of a wild animal (such as a lion)
: a loud, low sound that continues for a long time
Full Definition of ROAR
1
: the deep cry of a wild animal (as a lion)
2
: a loud deep cry (as of pain or anger)
3
: a loud continuous confused sound <the roar of the crowd>
4
: a boisterous outcry
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First Known Use of ROAR
14th century
Related to ROAR
- Synonyms
- howl, hubbub, hue and cry, hullabaloo, noise, outcry, clamor, tumult, uproar, vociferation
- Antonyms
- quiet, silence, silentness, still, stillness
ROAR Defined for Kids
1roar
verb \ˈrȯr\
roaredroar·ing
Definition of ROAR for Kids
1
: to make a long loud sound <The engine roared.>
2
: to laugh loudly
3
: to say loudly <“Bread is never free, boy,” he roared. — Avi, Crispin>
4
: to move with a loud noise <… all jumped into the sheriff's car and roared away … — Robert McCloskey, Homer Price>
2roar
noun
Definition of ROAR for Kids
: a long shout, bellow, or loud noise
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