Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

roar

verb
/rɔːr/
Definition
A loud, deep sound produced by a lion or other large animal, often associated with expressing emotions like anger or excitement.
Examples
  • The lion let out a powerful roar that echoed through the jungle.
  • The crowd began to roar with excitement when the game was tied.
  • She couldn’t help but roar with laughter at the comedian’s joke.
Meaning
To roar is to make a loud noise, typically referring to the sound made by animals like lions, or it can describe a human’s loud shout or laughter.
Synonyms
  • shout
  • bellow
  • howl
  • growl
  • thunder