roar
Pronunciation:
/ɹɔː//ɹɔɹ/noun
Definitions
A long, loud, deep shout, as of rage or laughter, made with the mouth wide open.
The cry of the lion.
The deep cry of the bull.
A loud resounding noise.
Example: the roar of a motorbike
verb
Definitions
To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.
To laugh in a particularly loud manner.
Example: The audience roared at his jokes.
Of animals (especially the lion), to make a loud deep noise.
Example: The lioness roared to scare off the hyenas.
Generally, of inanimate objects etc., to make a loud resounding noise.