interjection

noun

ˌin-tər-ˈjek-shən How to pronounce interjection (audio)
Definition of interjectionnext
as in cry
a sudden short emotional utterance a chorus of angry interjections greeted the announcement that our flight would be delayed

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Recent Examples of interjection But Weitz’s scratches of synth and interjections of hurdy-gurdy—the instrument at the heart of his solo debut—complicate the surface-level beauty. — Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026 That depends largely on what the user wants, often a silly interjection. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2026 Audience members quickly realized the interjection wasn’t part of the session and called for security to remove him. — Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026 Two people were arrested for disrupting the meeting with anti-CoreCivic interjections. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interjection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interjection
  1. cry
  2. exclamation
  3. shout
  4. ejaculation
  5. scream
  6. shriek
Noun
  • Witness accounts describe chaotic scene In the video, as many as five officers can be seen, and shrieks, screams, and cries are heard.
    — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The accompanying image showed a pair of flip-flops adorned with Moore’s iconic cry-face on the left foot, while the right shows the actress making a more dramatic, less strained expression.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of cry
Noun
  • That secret-weapon oud knows exactly the role to play in perfumer Francis Kurkdjian’s formula, preferring sophistication over exclamation.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026
  • His robust, under-appreciated score is composed with droning synthesizer undercurrents, old-fashioned action adventure fanfares, and intense rapid-fire tracks punctuated by brass exclamations and roaring percussion.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of exclamation
Noun
  • Also, a big shout out to Declan Lowney, who directed that first episode.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Kansas City fans who know how customers are welcomed at Gates wondered if that thunderous shout would be showcased in the episode.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of shout
Noun
  • Its companies research therapeutic psychedelics and treatments for premature ejaculation.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • Research has found that doing pelvic floor exercises can help with erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and urinary incontinence, especially after prostate surgery.
    — Stacey Colino, Time, 9 June 2026
Definition of ejaculation
Noun
  • Charging documents state that Kimberly Lechner's brother tried to stop the attack after hearing her scream.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The woman eventually managed to escape and ran to a neighbor for help, WPLG reported, adding that her piercing screams were captured on home surveillance video.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of scream
Noun
  • Dawkins, an automobile aficionado himself, loved every second of the obstacle course, and even let out a shriek when the driver floored it over a hill at the end.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026
  • Smiley slashes Mari across the belly and Fatima lets out a monstrous shriek.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of shriek

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