English · Word Candidate

roar

/ˈɹɔː/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: roars · roaring · roared

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Verb

Examples

Sole on the barren ſands the ſuff'ring chief / Roar'd out for anguiſh, and indulg'd his grief.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To laugh in a particularly loud manner.

Verb

Examples

The audience roared at his jokes.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

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

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

The cry of the lion.

Noun

Examples

The Winkies were not a brave people, but they had to do as they were told. So they marched away until they came near to Dorothy. Then the Lion gave a great roar and sprang towards them, and the poor Winkies were so frightened that they ran back as fast as they could.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “roar” mean?

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

Is “roar” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.