roar
noun
1. a deep prolonged loud noise
Similar word(s): boom, roaring, thunder
Definition categories: event, noise
2. a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
Similar word(s): bellow, bellowing, holla, holler, hollering, hollo, holloa, roaring, yowl
Definition categories: communication, call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell
3. the sound made by a lion
Definition categories: event, cry
Sentences with roar as a noun:
- the roar of a motorbike
verb
1. make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
- The water roared down the chute
Similar word(s): howl
Definition categories: communication, noise, resound
2. utter words loudly and forcefully
- `Get out of here,' he roared
Similar word(s): thunder
Definition categories: communication, shout
3. emit long loud cries
Similar word(s): howl, ululate, wail, yaup, yawl
Definition categories: communication, call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, squall, yell
4. act or proceed in a riotous, turbulent, or disorderly way
- desperadoes from the hills regularly roared in to take over the town
Definition categories: motion, continue, proceed
5. make a loud noise, as of animal
Similar word(s): bellow
Definition categories: communication, emit, utter
6. laugh unrestrainedly and heartily
Similar word(s): howl
Definition categories: body, laugh
Sentences with roar as a verb:
- The audience roared at his jokes.
- The lioness roared to scare off the hyenas.