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.

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

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.

shout

To say something loudly.

holler

To cry out loudly; to shout.

cry

To shed tears or to make a loud vocal sound.

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!