aloud

adverb

ə-ˈlau̇d 

1

: with the speaking voice in a way that can be clearly heard

She read the story aloud.

2

archaic : in a loud manner : loudly

Synonyms of aloud

• out
• audibly
• loudly
• clearly

Examples of aloud in a Sentence

the mischievous teacher likes to call on the sleepiest-looking students to read aloud from the textbook

Recent Examples on the Web

Someone has to gather the documents, find the words, look at the photographs and say aloud what was done. — Natalie Livingstone, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

Kids will demand to hear this book read aloud a thousand times, and fun-loving adults will be happy to oblige. — Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026

Just after the jury filed in at the start of evidence presentation at the trial, a prosecutor read the indictment aloud. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026

Reina wondered aloud, mystified by the time-consuming process. — CBS News, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from a- entry 1 + loud

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing aloud

• think aloud/out loud

Rhymes for aloud

• allowed
• avowed
• endowed
• mcleod
• bowed
• browed
• cloud
• cowed
• crowd
• dowd
• loud
• ploughed

Kids Definition

aloud

adverb

ə-ˈlau̇d 

: so as to be clearly heard

read aloud