utterance


2ut·ter·ance

noun \ˈə-tə-rən(t)s also ˈə-trən(t)s\

Definition of UTTERANCE

1
: something uttered; especially : an oral or written statement : a stated or published expression
2
: vocal expression : speech
3
: power, style, or manner of speaking

First Known Use of UTTERANCE

15th century

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