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verb

ˈshau̇t How to pronounce shout (audio)
Definition of shoutnext
as in to yell
to speak so as to be heard at a distance well-wishers shouted to departing passengers from the dock

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shout

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noun

as in howl
a loud vocal expression of strong emotion I gave a sudden shout of surprise when the shower abruptly turned ice-cold

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Recent Examples of shout
Verb
And so shout out to Radio Bakery for making that beautiful treat. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026 In the background, an adult voice shouts at the bear, helping to scare the animal off. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Noun
Travis was captured looking so giddy at the shout out, smiling wide and dancing. — Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 3 July 2026 Ghana had a genuine penalty shout waved away for an Ezri Konsa recovery tackle on Prince Kwabena Adu, the result of a counter-attack that stemmed from Eberechi Eze losing possession upfield. — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for shout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shout
  1. yell
  2. howl
  3. cry
  4. scream
  5. holler
  6. shriek
  7. call
  8. squeal
Verb
  • In the 57-second video, which could not be independently verified by PEOPLE, Mason walks away multiple times before turning back to continue yelling back and forth with Donalds.
    — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • During the Cape Verde–versus-Argentina game, the YouTuber and Twitch streamer recorded a woman yelling racial slurs at him during the game.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 7 July 2026
Definition of yell
Noun
  • Her Valley girl howl will stop you in your tracks, proclaiming friendship, revolution, and, yeah, lust.
    — Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
  • Things that made your red-eyed soul sing and howl are few and far between.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Definition of howl
Verb
  • Embolo left the pitch appearing to cry, as teammates and coaches tried consoling him.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
  • This World Cup, a bunch of people decided to gamble millions on whether soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo would cry during a match.
    — Jon Sarlin, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of cry
Noun
  • For Lind, the endeavor was less about being a scream queen and more about shepherding a production.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026
  • The delighted screams were coming from a man wearing a Mexico soccer jersey in the first row.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of scream
Verb
  • At Daytona International Speedway more than 70,000 persons whooped, hollered and slugged down beer watching Cale Yarborough win the Firecracker 400 automobile race.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026
  • Consider the field holler that became one of the taproots of American popular music.
    — Iqbal Akhtar, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
Definition of holler
Noun
  • Smiley slashes Mari across the belly and Fatima lets out a monstrous shriek.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Euphoric shrieks filled the Harbor of the East River as soon as the Knicks clinched.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 14 June 2026
Definition of shriek
Verb
  • If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2026
  • The illness, called cyclosporiasis, is not usually life-threatening and is typically treated with antibiotics.
    — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of call
Noun
  • From the pig trailer came a bang, followed by a muffled squeal.
    — Will Mackin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
  • In response, the paddlers near the front of the canoe momentarily pause their paddling and squeal as the sea lion splashes them.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Definition of squeal

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