roar
UK: rɔː | US: rɔːr
n. a loud, deep sound made by an animal (especially a lion) or a person
vi. to make a loud, deep sound (e.g., lion, engine, crowd)
vt. to utter or express loudly (e.g., "He roared his disapproval.")
The word "roar" originates from Old English rārian, meaning "to bellow, cry, or wail." It is an onomatopoeic term, imitating the deep, resonant sound it describes. Over time, its usage expanded from animal sounds (like lions) to include loud human noises (e.g., laughter, engines). As a Germanic residue word, it retains a compact, indivisible structure.
The lion let out a mighty roar to assert dominance.
The crowd roared in excitement when the team scored.
The motorcycle roared past us on the highway.
She roared with laughter at the joke.
The wind roared through the trees during the storm.