roar 1 of 2

noun

Definition of roarnext
1
as in noise
a violent shouting a roar went up from the crowd when the verdict was read

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2
as in rattle
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound the roar of the machinery in the factory

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roar

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verb

ˈrȯr How to pronounce roar (audio)
1
as in to growl
to make a long loud deep noise or cry the car's engine roared as it sped away

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2
as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance when we arrived at the house we could hear our friend roaring at someone inside, so we discreetly left

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as in to laugh
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound a madcap comedy that had movie audiences roaring all summer long

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Recent Examples of roar
Noun
Kio takes in his new surroundings confidently, strutting through the grasses near his den while working on his roar, that is, until a bellowing elephant sends him racing closer to Mom. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026 Before the researchers could start sampling it, though, a deafening roar suddenly filled the tunnel. — James Dinneen, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
Pull out the potty From a child’s point of view, the towering height, gaping bowl, and roaring noise of a full-sized toilet can be scary. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026 The marches continued, now in protest of the government’s support for Israel or against the roaring war in Vietnam. — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roar
  1. noise
  2. rattle
  3. growl
  4. shout
  5. laugh
  6. howl
  7. chatter
  8. rumble
Noun
  • That study did not analyze the noise that would be made when officers are at the site outside of business hours.
    — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The taxis carry four passengers, reach speeds of up to 150 mph and produce far less noise and zero operating emissions compared with traditional helicopters.
    — Mike Barnes for The Hollywood Reporter, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of noise
Noun
  • It’s easily activated by touching the colored sections or spinning the rattle drum and features three modes, including animals, colors and xylophone.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • As for the Speed, the museum returned three ceremonial objects (a rattle, a beaded pipe bag, and a beaded turtle amulet) and 21 other items, among them beaded pouches and bags, moccasins, a coup stick, a cradleboard, and a lance.
    — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of rattle
Verb
  • Since then, Barkley has growled at several other people, and all but one have been diagnosed with some type of cancer, Dozier said.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2026
  • At the other end of our road, the cranes of the docks loomed — great Stothert and Pitt machines that growled overhead like something out of Star Wars, guarding the scale and mystery of the River Thames.
    — Lee Clayton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of growl
Verb
  • Video showed locals draped in Spanish flags, shouting anti-migrant slogans, and singing Spanish songs, torching the camp and throwing migrants’ belongings in the Mediterranean or into bonfires.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Being Chicago’s hometown airline — and shouting about it a lot — affords United Airlines certain privileges.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of shout
Verb
  • The two ended up walking away laughing, and Luiz’s grin rode right into the next conversation, drill or interaction with anyone on the field.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
  • As Buddy Crane, a buffoonish, overconfident opposing counsel who works in house for Acme, John Cena relishes his role just as much as Buddy relishes laughing at Kevin.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of laugh
Noun
  • The Slingshot surges forward as the tach swings toward redline, the exhaust emitting a guttural howl.
    — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Their chorus of howls and yowls was all that kept them connected to the hunters who lagged far behind.
    — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of howl
Noun
  • That was Gardner’s first game with the Colts after being acquired from the New York Jets, and while Indy pulled out the OT victory, Gardner was still annoyed by some of the social media chatter afterward.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • For all the chatter about the Georgia wide receiver position this month, Kirby Smart notes that success for that group can’t be self-made.
    — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of chatter
Verb
  • Ngoy used a slick, fake handoff to rumble into end zone and cap a 26-yard drive.
    — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2026
  • San Francisco rumbled to a 41-17 win after scoring just 13 points last week against the Tennessee Titans.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of rumble

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“Roar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roar. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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