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Definition of bellow

bellow

/ˈbɛl.oʊ/
bel · low
Plural:bellows
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Past Simple:bellowed
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Past Participle:bellowed
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Present Participle:bellowing
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• verb

1

To emit a deep, loud roar, or to shout in a loud, resonant voice.

Example

"The sergeant began to bellow orders across the noisy parade ground."

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• noun

1

A deep, loud roar or shout, typically emitted by a large animal or a person in pain or anger.

Example

"The bull let out a thunderous bellow that echoed across the pasture."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'bellow' with the preposition 'below' (meaning at a lower level) or the plural noun 'bellows' (a device used for blowing air into a fire).

• Rhymes for bellow

• Nearby Words

bellini
bellis
bellman
bellow
bellows
bellringer
belly

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'belwen', deriving from Old English 'bylgan' ('to roar' or 'to low like cattle'), of Germanic origin and imitative of a deep, resonant animal cry.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bellow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bellow
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