thud

1 of 2

noun

Synonyms of thudnext
1
2
: a dull sound : thump

thud

2 of 2

verb

thudded; thudding

intransitive verb

: to move or strike so as to make a thud

Examples of thud in a Sentence

Noun The book hit the floor with a thud. The ball landed with a thud. I heard a heavy thud on the roof. Verb The ball thudded against the side of the house. the snowball thudded against the side of my car
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Noun
Beyond that, though, the Americans cannot afford to start with a thud, not with so many untrained eyes finally paying attention. Ben Church, CNN Money, 12 June 2026 Non-sterling objects produce a dull thud. Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
Verb
Getting a lot of work with the first-team unit, Downs quickly met running back Jaydon Blue in an opening hole for a would-be thud of a tackle that drew some attention from the media spectators. Nick Harris june 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026 My heart begins thudding in time with her step. Danielle Parker, CBS News, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for thud

Word History

Etymology

Noun

imitative

First Known Use

Noun

1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1796, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of thud was in 1787

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“Thud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thud. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

thud

1 of 2 verb
thudded; thudding
: to move or strike so as to make a dull sound

thud

2 of 2 noun
1
2
: a dull sound : thump sense 1

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