Roar Definition

roar
noun
  1. a deep prolonged loud noise
  2. a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal); "his bellow filled the hallway"
  3. the sound made by a lion
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"
  2. utter words loudly and forcefully; "`Get out of here,' he roared"
  3. emit long loud cries; "wail in self-pity"; "howl with sorrow"
  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"
  6. laugh unrestrainedly and heartily

"Roar" in song lyrics

See how roar is used in real songs:

  • "One mind, two nines, see mine ROAR"
    Apathy & Celph Titled f/ One Two — Bad Attitudes
  • "Ridin on you back and forth, that's how you make my lion roar"
    Asher Roth f/ Busta Rhymes, New Kingdom — Lion's Roar
  • "in the dungeon drinkin and the lions roar"
    Asher Roth f/ Busta Rhymes, New Kingdom — Lion's Roar

Words that rhyme with roar

Usage tips for "roar"

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