shout

A2
Pronunciation
/ʃaʊt/
/ʃʌʊt/
/ʃaʊt/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A loud burst of voice or voices; a violent and sudden outcry, especially that of a multitude expressing joy, triumph, exultation, anger, or animated courage.

2 Definition

A round of drinks in a pub; the turn to pay the shot or scot; an act of paying for a round of drinks.

3 Definition

A call-out for an emergency services team.

4 Definition

A greeting, name-check or other mention, for example on a radio or TV programme.

Synonyms
shout out
Example Sentences
  • Next up the new single from Beyoncé, but first a shout to Barry Bloggins and his wife Belinda...
5 Definition

A light flat-bottomed boat used in duck-shooting.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc.

2 Definition

To utter with a shout; to cry; to shout out

Example Sentences
  • They shouted his name to get his attention.
3 Definition

To pay for food, drink or entertainment for others.

Example Sentences
  • He′s shouting us all to the opening night of the play.
4 Definition

To post a text message (for example, email) in upper case, regarded as the electronic messaging equivalent of oral shouting.

Example Sentences
  • Please don't shout in the chat room.
5 Definition

To treat with shouts or clamor.