Blare

/blɛər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a loud, harsh sound.

The blare of the trumpets filled the air during the parade.

a loud noise from a radio or other source.

She turned off the blare of the television to focus on her work.

verb

to emit a loud, harsh sound.

The sirens blared as the emergency vehicles rushed to the scene.

to make a loud noise, often in a way that is unpleasant.

The horn of the car blared unexpectedly, startling everyone on the street.

Middle English; probably imitative of the sound itself.

blare out

to sound loudly or prominently.

blare away

to continue making loud noises.

blare like a siren

to emit a very loud, piercing sound.

blast

a sudden loud noise.

horn

a device that makes a loud sound.

siren

a device for making a loud warning sound.

sound

vibration that travels through the air or another medium.

To play music very loudly.

We turned up the speakers and let the music blare.

To speak in an aggressive or loud manner.

He was blaring at his friends during the argument.