Definition of "roar" in Englisch

verb

1. (intransitive) To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.

2. To laugh in a particularly loud manner.

   • The audience roared at his jokes.

3. Of animals (especially a lion), to make a loud deep noise.

   • The lioness roared to scare off the hyenas.

4. Generally, of inanimate objects etc., to make a loud resounding noise.

5. (figuratively) To proceed vigorously.

6. (transitive) To cry aloud; to proclaim loudly.

7. To be boisterous; to be disorderly.

8. To make a loud noise in breathing, as horses do when they have a certain disease.

9. (British Yorkshire, North Midlands, informal) To cry.

noun

1. A long, loud, deep shout, as of rage or laughter, made with the mouth wide open.

2. The cry of the lion.

3. The deep cry of the bull.

4. A loud resounding noise.

   • the roar of a motorbike
   • Those lovely valleys and mountains were filled throughout the day and night with the roar of heavy shooting.

5. A show of strength or character.