Meaning & Definition of Echo in English

1. The repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

• "She could hear echoes of her own footsteps"

2. (greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained

3. A reply that repeats what has just been said

4. A reflected television or radio or radar beam

5. A close parallel of a feeling, idea, style, etc.

• "His contention contains more than an echo of rousseau"

• "Napoleon iii was an echo of the mighty emperor but an infinitely better man"

6. An imitation or repetition

• "The flower arrangement was created as an echo of a client's still life"

1. To say again or imitate

• "Followers echoing the cries of their leaders"

2. Ring or echo with sound

• "The hall resounded with laughter"

3. Call to mind

• "His words echoed john f. kennedy"