roaring

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adjective

roar·​ing ˈrȯr-iŋ How to pronounce roaring (audio)
1
: making or characterized by a sound resembling a roar : loud
roaring applause
2
: marked by prosperity especially of a temporary nature : booming
3
: great in intensity or degree
in the roaring heat
a roaring success
roaringly adverb

roaring

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adverb

: extremely
was roaring hungryHerman Wouk

roaring

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noun

: noisy inhalation in a horse especially upon exercising that is caused by paralysis and muscular atrophy of part of the larynx

Example Sentences

Adjective a roaring party that annoyed the neighbors mightily the roaring mining town attracted job seekers eager to share in the boom Adverb We had a roaring good time. we had a roaring good time at the party
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
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Noun
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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

1678, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1813, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of roaring was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Roaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roaring. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

roaring

adjective
roar·​ing
ˈrōr-iŋ,
ˈrȯr-
: very active or strong
a roaring fire
does a roaring business
a roaring headache

Medical Definition

roaring

noun
roar·​ing -iŋ How to pronounce roaring (audio)
: noisy inhalation in a horse especially upon exercising that is caused by paralysis and muscular atrophy of part of the larynx compare grunting, thick wind

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