bellow Definition
- 1to shout in a deep voice
- 2a loud, deep roar or cry
Using bellow: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bellow" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The angry bull bellowed loudly.
Example
He bellowed at the top of his lungs.
Example
The bellow of the foghorn echoed across the harbor.
bellow Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for bellow
- cry
- roar
- shout
- yell
- howl
Phrases with bellow
bellows of laughter
loud and prolonged laughter
Example
The comedian's jokes elicited bellows of laughter from the audience.
bellow out
to shout or say something loudly and forcefully
Example
He bellowed out the lyrics to his favorite song.
bellowing rage
a state of extreme anger expressed through loud shouting or roaring
Example
The coach was in a bellowing rage after the team lost the game.
Origins of bellow
from Old English 'bylgan', meaning 'to bellow'
Summary: bellow in Brief
The term 'bellow' [ˈbeləʊ] refers to shouting in a deep voice or a loud, deep roar or cry. It can be used as a verb or a noun, and synonyms include 'roar,' 'shout,' and 'yell.' Phrases like 'bellows of laughter' and 'bellow out' extend its usage, while idioms are not commonly used with this word.
