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Definition of roaring

roaring

/ˈrɔːr.ɪŋ/
roar · ing
Adverb:roaringly
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Plural:roarings
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Adjective:roaring
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roaring Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act of emitting a loud, deep, and prolonged sound, typically by a wild animal or a person.

Example

"We could hear the distant roaring of the lions across the dark savanna."

2

A continuous, powerful, and loud environmental noise.

Example

"The roaring of the waterfall echoed through the entire canyon."

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• Rhymes for roaring

• Nearby Words

roanoke
roanoke bass
roanoke river
roaring
roaring falls
roast beef
robe

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'roren', from Old English 'rārian', of Germanic imitative origin.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Roaring. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/roaring
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