Utterance

/ˈʌtərəns/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A spoken word, statement, or vocal sound.

Her utterance was so soft that only a few people could hear her.

A unit of speech; an expression or declaration.

The linguist studied the speaker's utterance to analyze their dialect.

The act of expressing something verbally.

His utterance showed his deep thoughts on the matter.

A brief or phatic communication that may not hold significant meaning.

The child's utterance of 'wow' reflected his amazement at the fireworks.

Middle English, from Old French 'utterer' meaning 'to put forth, express'.

to make an utterance

to express something verbally.

spontaneous utterance

a remark made without prior thought.

verbal utterance

a spoken declaration.

utter

to express audibly or articulate.

utterable

capable of being expressed.