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

Family members then began reading aloud the names of the victims. —Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025

At the annual observance at the 9/11 Memorial in lower Manhattan, family members of the victims read aloud the names of those killed in the 9/11 attacks and in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. —Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025

Since the three members of the fake band had not played together in 15 years, Reiner wondered aloud if there was a new film in exploring why the trio might have lost touch. —Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025

The moment students explain a concept aloud, their level of understanding becomes clear. —Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 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