aloud

adverb

ə-ˈlau̇d 

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

Synonyms

• out
• audibly
• loudly
• clearly

Examples of aloud in a Sentence

the mischievous teacher likes to call on the sleepiest-looking students to read aloud from the textbook

Recent Examples on the Web

Their forensic analysis led them to an already successful format: People reading Reddit stories aloud while Minecraft or Subway Surfers gameplay run in the background. —Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025

The woman appeared on video on Wednesday, reading a statement aloud for the court. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025

The same girl who once struggled to read aloud now speaks confidently with customers, haggles like a pro, and tracks expenses. —Sixteen Ramos, IndyStar, 3 July 2025

Luis Casal, an immigrant from Cuba who served as the director of Presbyterian World Mission for the Presbyterian Church, was read aloud by the crowd. —Raphael Romero Ruiz, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from a- entry 1 + loud

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing aloud

• think aloud/out loud

Rhymes for aloud

• allowed
• avowed
• endowed
• mcleod
• bowed
• browed
• cloud
• coude
• cowed
• crowd
• dowd
• loud

Kids Definition

aloud

adverb

ə-ˈlau̇d 

: so as to be clearly heard

read aloud