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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