roar meaning and definition

ROAR noun

Definition of roar (noun)

1. a deep prolonged loud noise
   • synonyms: boom, roaring, thunder
2. a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
   • "his bellow filled the hallway"
   • synonyms: bellow, bellowing, holla, holler, hollering, hollo, holloa, roaring, yowl
3. the sound made by a lion

ROAR verb

Definition of roar (verb)

1. make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
   • "The wind was howling in the trees"; "The water roared down the chute"
   • synonyms: howl
2. utter words loudly and forcefully
   • "`Get out of here,' he roared"
   • synonyms: thunder
3. emit long loud cries
   • "wail in self-pity"; "howl with sorrow"
   • synonyms: howl, ululate, wail, yaup, yawl
4. act or proceed in a riotous, turbulent, or disorderly way
   • "desperadoes from the hills regularly roared in to take over the town"-R.A.Billington
5. make a loud noise, as of animal
   • "The bull bellowed"
   • synonyms: bellow
6. laugh unrestrainedly and heartily
   • synonyms: howl