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Roar

rɔː

Roar definitions
noun
roar roars
  1. a full, deep, prolonged cry uttered by a lion or other large wild animal

    "she waited for the lion's roar"

    • a loud, deep sound uttered by a person or crowd, generally as an expression of pain, anger, or approval

      "he gave a roar of rage"

    • a loud outburst of laughter

      "her remarks brought a roar of laughter from the old man"

    • a very loud, deep, prolonged sound made by something inanimate

      "the roar of the sea"

verb
roar roared roaring roars
  1. (of a lion or other large wild animal) utter a full, deep, prolonged cry

    "we heard a lion roar"

    • (of a person or crowd) utter a loud, deep, prolonged sound, typically from anger, pain, or excitement

      "Manfred roared with rage"

    • (of something inanimate) make a very loud, deep, prolonged sound

      "a huge fire roared in the grate"

    • utter or express in a loud tone

      "the crowd roared its approval"

    • (of a crowd) encourage (someone) to do something by loud shouts or cheering

      "Damon Hill will be roared on this weekend by a huge home crowd"

    • laugh loudly

      "Shirley roared in amusement"

    • (of a horse) make a loud noise in breathing as a symptom of disease of the larynx
  2. (especially of a vehicle) move at high speed making a loud prolonged sound

    "a car roared past"

    • act or happen fast and decisively or conspicuously

      "Swindon roared back with two goals"