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
