wow

interjection

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\ ˈwau̇

Definition of wow

(Entry 1 of 4)

—used to express strong feeling (such as pleasure or surprise)

wow

noun (1)

Definition of wow (Entry 2 of 4)

: a striking success : hit

wow

verb

wowed; wowing; wows

Definition of wow (Entry 3 of 4)

transitive verb

: to excite to enthusiastic admiration or approval a performance that wowed the critics

wow

noun (2)

Definition of wow (Entry 4 of 4)

: a distortion in reproduced sound consisting of a slow rise and fall of pitch caused by speed variation in the reproducing system

Examples of wow in a Sentence

Verb Her performance wowed the critics.

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“Wow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wow. Accessed 27 Jan. 2022.

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wow

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English Language Learners Definition of wow

(Entry 1 of 2)

—used to show that you are very surprised or pleased

wow

verb

English Language Learners Definition of wow (Entry 3 of 2)

: to impress or excite (someone) very much

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