SCREAM | Definition and Meaning

Definition of Scream

Scream

scream

Definition/Meaning

(verb)

to give a loud cry, especially one that is piercing and prolonged, to express a strong emotion such as pain or excitement, or to cry out in this way when speaking;

e.g. People often scream when riding a rollercoaster. I heard someone scream for help outside.

(verb)

to make loud and shrill sound;

e.g. The fire alarms started to scream as the air filled with smoke.

(verb)

to loudly and strongly complain about or protest against something, to urgently express one's feelings or views, especially when these involve distress or anger;

e.g. They started to scream that the voting process had not been fair.

(noun)

a loud, long, and high-pitched cry that expresses pain or some strong emotion;

e.g. He gave a scream of excitement as he fell while bungee jumping.

(noun)

an animal's shrill cry or broadly, a loud and shrill sound;

e.g. I woke up to the scream of a bird outside my window. We heard the scream of an airplane landing.

(noun)

(informal) someone or something that is extremely funny;

e.g. She is such a scream and she is always able to make people laugh.