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Plural for a loud, deep sound uttered by a person, crowd or animal
“At the same time, Roland delivered a glancing blow with his sword that caused a roar from the dragon.”
Plural for a very loud, deep, prolonged sound, typically made by something inanimate
“The roar from the storm beating on the deck above him was both continuous and loud, but he could hear no undertones of creaking or cracking that might indicate an impending catastrophe.”
Plural for a loud and typically discordant noise or sound
“His concentration would be interrupted by the occasional drunken roar from the tavern.”
Plural for a shout of encouragement, praise, or joy
“Again, a loud roar erupted from the crowd as the attention now turned to the two remaining chariots.”
Plural for a loud outburst of laughter
“And yet that pitiable joke, merely because it reminded us of our present playthings, was greeted with a roar of laughter.”
To make a loud, deep vocal cry
“The students roar with approval at the announcement of an impromptu public holiday.”
To make a loud, deep, resonant sound
“There is gunfire not far away, and fighter planes sometimes roar overhead.”
To react angrily or in a hostile manner with a deep guttural sound
“Maybe the little thing sensed my smile and immediately let out a low growl, then it continued to roar at me in anger.”
To laugh loudly and boisterously
“The audience could not help but to roar with laughter at his ridiculous antics.”
To move quickly and noisily through or past an area
“They have a faithful hound, Bruno, who barks at the trains, which roar past the house every hour of the day.”
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