roar

//rɔːr//

Nouns
B1

Translation

roar

Definition

A roar is a loud, deep, and powerful sound typically made by a lion or a large engine, conveying strength or intensity. This word captures the resonant, rumbling noise that can be heard from a distance, often associated with wild animals or machinery in motion. In everyday use, it describes any similarly forceful and prolonged sound, such as the roar of a crowd or a storm.

Example

  • The lion let out a mighty roar that echoed across the savanna.

  • I could hear the roar of the motorcycle engine from a block away.

  • The roar of the crowd at the stadium was deafening.

  • As the race car passed, its engine produced a deep roar.

  • The lion's roar warned other animals to stay away from its territory.

  • We were startled by the sudden roar of the old truck starting up.

  • The roar of the waterfall could be heard before we even saw it.

  • During the storm, the roar of the wind kept everyone awake.

  • The mechanic adjusted the carburetor to reduce the engine's roar.

  • A lion's roar can be heard up to five miles away in open terrain.

Synonyms

bellow
howl
rumble
thunder

Other meanings

  • B1
    kükreme (aslan, motor)(this page)
  • B2
    bağırma, gürleme (insan, kalabalık, rüzgar)View this sense

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