Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

echo

noun/verb
[ˈɛkoʊ]
Definition
A sound that is reflected off a surface and heard again.
Examples
  • The cave produced a loud echo when she shouted.
  • The song echoed in the empty hall.
  • He heard his voice echoing back to him.
Meaning
An echo occurs when sound waves bounce back from a surface, allowing you to hear the sound multiple times.
Synonyms
  • reverberation
  • reflection
  • repeat