Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

familiar-sound

noun
/fəˈmɪl.ɪər saʊnd/
Definition
A sound that is known and easily recognized by a person.
Examples
  • The familiar sound of the school bell ringing brought back memories of childhood.
  • She smiled when she heard the familiar sound of her favorite song playing in the background.
  • The familiar sound of the ocean waves crashing brought her peace as she walked along the shore.
Meaning
When a sound is familiar, it typically evokes memories or connections that make it easily identifiable to the listener.
Synonyms
  • recognizable sound
  • known sound
  • distinctive sound
  • usual sound