roar
roar Lexical Profile
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• noun
A full, deep, prolonged cry uttered by a lion or other large wild animal.
"The sudden roar of a lion echoed across the savanna at dusk."
A loud, deep, prolonged sound made by a person, crowd, natural force, or machine.
"We could hear the steady roar of the ocean waves from our cabin."
A loud, unrestrained burst of laughter from a person or group.
"The comedian's final joke was met with a roar of laughter from the audience."
• verb
To utter a full, deep, prolonged cry (of a lion or other large wild animal).
"The tiger began to roar as the keeper approached the enclosure."
To make a loud, deep, continuous sound or shout (of a person, crowd, natural phenomenon, or engine).
"The stadium crowd began to roar when the home team scored the winning goal."
To move or operate at high speed while making a loud, deep noise.
"A freight train roared past the station without slowing down."
To laugh loudly and unrestrainedly.
"The entire table roared at her witty remark."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Old English 'rarian', of West Germanic origin and ultimately imitative of the deep, resonant sound itself.