bellow

[ˈbeləʊ]

bellow Definition

• 1. to shout in a deep voice
• 2. a 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

• roar
• shout
• cry
• howl
• yell

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'

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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.