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Roar

(v) /rɔː(r)/
Roar

Meaning

A full, deep, prolonged cry uttered by a lion or other large wild animal.

Pronunciation

UK rɔː(r)

US rɔːr

Example Sentences

  • They send grown men into fits of screams as they hear the roar of a powerful V12 juggernaut zoom past them, or see it aggressively stood on a drive.
  • Lions roar to communicate their position to other prides.
  • A lion's roar is the loudest of any big cat and can be heard up to 8 km away.
  • Lions roar very loudly.

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