plural echoes also echos
Definition of echo
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a
: the repetition of a sound caused by reflection of sound waves
b
: the sound due to such reflection
3
: one who closely imitates or repeats another's words, ideas, or acts
4
: a soft repetition of a musical phrase
5a
: the repetition of a received radio signal due especially to reflection of part of the wave from an ionized layer of the atmosphere
b(1)
: the reflection of transmitted radar signals by an object
(2)
: the visual indication of this reflection on a radarscope
echo
verbDefinition of echo (Entry 2 of 4)
b
: to restate in support or agreement
his successor echoed his opinion
c
: to be reminiscent of : evoke
music that echoes an earlier time
2
: to send back (a sound) by the reflection of sound waves
Echo
noun (2)Definition of Echo (Entry 3 of 4)
: a nymph in Greek mythology who pines away for love of Narcissus until nothing is left of her but her voice
Echo
communications code wordDefinition of Echo (Entry 4 of 4)
—used as a code word for the letter e
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The first known use of echo was in the 14th century
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