Bellow
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɛloʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bellow is a noun meaning The deep roar of a large animal, or any similar loud noise.
Meaning
The deep roar of a large animal, or any similar loud noise.
More Meanings
- To make a loud, deep, hollow noise like the roar of an angry bull.
- To shout in a deep voice.
Example Sentences
the bellowing voice of boiling seas
There was a tap at a door, a bull's bellow from within, and I was face to face with the Professor.
Then, as the Sunderland fans' cheers bellowed around the stadium, United's title bid was over when it became apparent City had pinched a last-gasp winner to seal their first title in 44 years.
Word Forms
- bellows
- beller
- bellowing
- bellowed
Synonyms for bellow
Depending on context, synonyms include bawl, roar, hollering, yowl, yowling, roaring.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include roar, hollering, yowl, yowling, hollo, bawl.
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