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      Scream

      /skriːm/

      Meaning & Definition

      noun
      A loud, high-pitched sound or cry.
      I heard a scream from the other side of the room.
      An outburst or expression of strong emotion.
      The scream of frustration echoed through the hall.
      verb
      To make a loud, high-pitched sound due to fear, pain, or excitement.
      She screamed when she saw the spider crawling on the wall.
      To shout or speak loudly, often out of anger or surprise.
      He screamed at the top of his lungs when he heard the good news.
      To produce a loud sound, often through a device or mechanism.
      The alarm screamed in the middle of the night.

      Etymology

      Middle English 'screme', from Old English 'scrēam', of unknown origin.

      Common Phrases and Expressions

      scream at the top of one's lungs:
      To shout very loudly.
      scream bloody murder:
      To scream very loudly, often in a state of panic.
      scream like a banshee:
      To scream loudly and uncontrollably.

      Related Words

      shout
      To say something loudly.
      holler
      To cry out loudly; to shout.
      cry
      To shed tears or to make a loud vocal sound.

      Slang Meanings

      To express extreme excitement or enthusiasm.
      I'm gonna scream when I see this concert!
      To complain loudly about something.
      Stop screaming about the traffic already!