reverberation

noun

re·​ver·​ber·​a·​tion ri-ˌvər-bə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce reverberation (audio)
1
: an act of reverberating : the state of being reverberated
2
a
: something that is reverberated
b
: an effect or impact that resembles an echo

Examples of reverberation in a Sentence

the reverberations of her voice Although the room was very big, her voice could be heard with little reverberation.
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Apart from a swift change in course, generations of people around the globe will feel the reverberations and impacts of these decisions for years to come. Olivia Enos, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 And, true to its title, the film also encourages you to listen closely, particularly whenever an ominous, overpowering roar descends on the soundtrack, as if to suggest the reverberations of common bonds across time and space. Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 May 2025 The country, which is situated on NATO's eastern flank, has felt the reverberations of more than three years of war in Ukraine, repeatedly scrambling fighter jets in response to intensive Russian airstrikes on parts of western Ukraine. Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025 Beyond just the Unites States, Musk’s efforts have triggered a global reverberation, as sales across Europe have slumped for the automaker. Doug Melville, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reverberation

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of reverberation was in the 14th century

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“Reverberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reverberation. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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