zoom

²zoom

noun

Definition of ZOOM

1

a : an act or process of zooming; especially : a sharp upward movement

2

: a zooming sound

3

: a means of producing an enlarged image (as in a camera); specifically : zoom lens

Examples of ZOOM

1. The camera was equipped with a zoom.
2. The truck went by with a zoom.

First Known Use of ZOOM

1917

Related to ZOOM

Synonyms: burr, buzz, chirr, churr, drone, purr, thrum, whir (also whirr), whiz (or whizz), hum

Related Words: babble, coo, gasp, gurgle, hiss, moan, murmur, rustle, sigh, suspiration, susurration, susurrus, whisper; whish, zing, zip

Near Antonyms: bawl, howl, roar, scream, screech, shriek, squall, squeal, yelp, yell

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