Roar Definition

rôr
roared, roaring, roars
noun
roars
The loud deep cry of a wild animal, especially a lion or other wild cat.
American Heritage
A loud, deep, rumbling sound, as of a lion or bull, a person in pain, a cheering crowd, etc.
Webster's New World
A loud burst of laughter.
Webster's New World
A loud noise, as that made by crashing waves, a storm, a motor, etc.; din.
Webster's New World
A show of strength or character.
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verb
roared, roaring, roars
To produce or utter a roar.
American Heritage
To make a loud, deep, rumbling cry, as a lion does.
Webster's New World
To talk or laugh loudly and boisterously.
Webster's New World
To utter in or express with a loud, deep sound.
Webster's New World
To make a loud noise in moving, operating, etc.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Roar

Noun

Singular:
roar
Plural:
roars

Origin of Roar

  • Old English rārian, from Germanic. Cognate with German röhren.

    From Wiktionary

  • Middle English roren to roar from Old English rārian

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Roar Sentence Examples

  • The roar of guns sounded more distinct outside.

  • The roar of the earth grew louder.

  • The distant roar didn't register until the jets were overhead.

  • A roar of batteries answered from the shore.

  • He waited until he reached the street outside and let loose a roar of emotion.

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Words Starting With

RROROA

Words Ending With

RAROAR

Unscrambles

roar

Words Starting With R and Ending With R

Starts With R & Ends With RStarts With RO & Ends With RStarts With R & Ends With AR

Word Length

4 Letter Words4 Letter Words Starting With R4 Letter Words Ending With R