Definition of roar
intransitive verb
1a : to utter or emit a full loud prolonged soundb : to sing or shout with full force
2a : to make or emit a loud confused sound (such as background reverberation or rumbling)b : to laugh loudly
3a : to be boisterous or disorderlyb : to proceed or rush with great noise or commotion
4 : to make a loud noise during inhalation (such as that of a horse affected with roaring)
transitive verb
1 : to utter or proclaim with a roar
2 : to cause to roar
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Examples of roar in a Sentence
We heard a lion roar in the distance.
The joke got the crowd roaring.
The crowd roared its approval.
She roared at him for being late.
Origin and Etymology of roar
Middle English roren, from Old English rārian; akin to Old High German rērēn to bleat
roar
Definition of roar
1 : the deep cry of a wild animal (such as a lion)
2 : a loud deep cry (as of pain or anger)
3 : a loud continuous confused sound the roar of the crowd
4 : a boisterous outcry
Examples of roar in a Sentence
the roar of the airplane engines
the roar of the river
First Known Use of roar
14th century
ROAR Defined for English Language Learners
roar
playDefinition of roar for English Language Learners
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: to make the loud sound of a wild animal (such as a lion)
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: to make a long, loud sound
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: to laugh loudly
roar
Definition of roar for English Language Learners
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: the loud sound of a wild animal (such as a lion)
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: a loud, low sound that continues for a long time
ROAR Defined for Kids
Definition of roar for Students
roared
;roaring
1 : to make a long loud sound The engine roared.
2 : to laugh loudly
3 : to say loudly “Bread is never free, boy,” he roared. — Avi, Crispin
4 : to move with a loud noise … all jumped into the sheriff's car and roared away … — Robert McCloskey, Homer Price
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