shout

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verb

ˈshau̇t 

shouted; shouting; shouts

intransitive verb

1

: to utter a sudden loud cry

2

: to command attention as if by shouting

a quality that shouts from good novels

—John Gardner

transitive verb

1

: to utter in a loud voice

2

: to cause to be, come, or stop by or as if by shouting

shouted himself hoarse

the proponents shouted down the opposition

shouter noun

shout

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noun

: a loud cry or call

Synonyms

Verb

• bawl
• bay
• bellow
• call
• cry
• holler
• hollo
• halloo
• hallo
• roar
• sound off
• thunder
• vociferate
• yell

Noun

• cry
• holler
• hoot
• howl
• whoop
• yell
• yowl

Examples of shout in a Sentence

Verb

There's no need to shout at me.

well-wishers shouted to departing passengers from the dock

Noun

I gave a sudden shout of surprise when the shower abruptly turned ice-cold.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Lizzo concluded her message by shouting out the students who have been tirelessly protesting on college campuses, as well as organizations like Operation Olive Branch, which have been working to connect people directly with struggling Palestinian families. —Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 13 May 2024

As remarkable as the message was, even more remarkable, Brous said, was hearing the voices of the demonstrators who joined in — those who had just been shouting at each other. —Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing shout

• be in with a shout
• give (someone) a shout
• shout down
• shout for joy
• shout her head off
• shout oneself hoarse
• shout-out
• shout song

Kids Definition

shout

1 of 2 verb

ˈshau̇t 

1

: to utter a sudden loud cry

shouted for joy

2

: to utter in a loud voice

shouted out the answers

shouter noun

shout

2 of 2 noun

: a loud cry or call