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 of aloud

• 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

Modern scholars have usually read them silently or, if reading aloud, declaimed them in a more or less theatrical manner. — Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026

Visitors can watch the superstar read aloud, bringing her love of storytelling to life. — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026

And in early September, the Library of Congress gave one of its 2026 international awards to the Nal’ibali Trust in Cape Town, South Africa, which helps children and caregivers engage in the sheer delight of reading aloud and storytelling. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2026

And Janney wonders aloud how much the shooting and possibly sexist concerns about whether Grace is tough enough to get back to work might influence her more aggressive foreign policy. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026

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
• cowed
• crowd
• dowd
• loud
• ploughed

Kids Definition

aloud

adverb

ə-ˈlau̇d 

: so as to be clearly heard

read aloud