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
Examples of aloud in a Sentence
the mischievous teacher likes to call on the sleepiest-looking students to read aloud from the textbook
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But unlike those other documents, the bill stated that principals or teachers may not read the Ten Commandments aloud when students are present.
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Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026
Portions of the eulogy delivered at Good’s funeral were read aloud.
—Mark Guarino, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
As members of the Groundhog Club, dressed in their signature suits and top hats, gathered around, Phil emerged into the daylight, spotted his shadow, and selected a scroll to read aloud to the crowd.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 2 Feb. 2026
Instead, in order to protect their identities, their words are read aloud during re-enactments by powerhouse actresses such as Emma Thompson (who squeezes herself beneath an axle) and Kate Dickie (performing, as the nurse, on all fours on Kenmure Street itself).
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
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Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026
Portions of the eulogy delivered at Good’s funeral were read aloud.
—Mark Guarino, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
As members of the Groundhog Club, dressed in their signature suits and top hats, gathered around, Phil emerged into the daylight, spotted his shadow, and selected a scroll to read aloud to the crowd.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 2 Feb. 2026
Instead, in order to protect their identities, their words are read aloud during re-enactments by powerhouse actresses such as Emma Thompson (who squeezes herself beneath an axle) and Kate Dickie (performing, as the nurse, on all fours on Kenmure Street itself).
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
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“Aloud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aloud. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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aloud
adverb
: so as to be clearly heard
read aloud
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