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

Canales wondered aloud whether the addition of Trask gives him more options at QB considering the four-game preseason load. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026

Attendees can expect grammar review, practice reading aloud in Finnish and other language learning activities. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 29, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

By pressing the Fn key, users can now interface with Gemini in any window simply by speaking aloud. — Bee Wertheimer, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026

Richards read some of these messages aloud as prosecutors displayed them in court. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 29 July 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