Sound
Meaning
Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.
Pronunciation
UK saʊnd
US saʊnd
Example Sentences
- Computer hardware is the physical parts or components of a computer, such as the monitor, keyboard, computer data storage, graphics card, sound card and motherboard.
- The sound helps you sleep.
- It just needs a window and the sound of waves.
- Can you make a sound like a lion?
- Every animal has its own sound.
- Cows make a big "moo" sound.
- Elephants make a loud trumpet sound.
- Sound waves travel into your ear.
- They tell you where a sound comes from.
- Your ears help you enjoy every sound!
Learn Sound in Context
What Sounds Do Animals Make?Can you make a sound like a lion? Every animal has its own sound. Dogs bark loudly. Cats say "meow" to people. Cows make a big "moo" sound. Lions roar very loudly. Elephants make a loud trumpet sound....Read story 
A Small Room by the SeaDid you ever sleep next to the sea? It is one of the best places to stay. It has a bed, a window, and not much more. You can see the blue sea from your bed. You can hear the waves at night. The sound...Read story 
How We Hear SoundsListen closely right now. What sounds can you hear? Your ears catch sounds in the air. Sound waves travel into your ear. They shake a tiny part inside. That part sends a signal to your brain. Your bra...Read story
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Practice Sound
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