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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Max Tani, semafor.com, 23 Dec. 2025
Before sentencing on Friday, Golden read a prepared statement aloud to the court.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Finally, all the students read the word aloud.
—David Owen, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Read aloud to the whole family.
—Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 22 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for aloud
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“Aloud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aloud. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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aloud
adverb
: so as to be clearly heard
read aloud
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