bellowed; bellowing; bellows
1
: to make the loud deep hollow sound characteristic of a bull
2
: to shout in a deep voice
: bawl
bellows the orders
bellow
noun
Examples of bellow in a Sentence
He bellowed at her to come over at once.
He was bellowing into the phone, giving orders to one of his employees.
The sergeant was bellowing orders.
Recent Examples on the Web
Chester wowed with his bellowing vocals and dancefloor-ready stage moves, earning a standing ovation from coach John Legend and a chorus of chants from the studio audience.
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Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
However, where the 911 can sometimes feel a little cold, a little too clinical when driven hard, the Vantage is a bellowing beast of a thing.
—Angus MacKenzie, Robb Report, 12 May 2024
The scenes with Charlie and Camp’s Harry bellowing at each other while Pelphrey’s ultra-weaselly Raymond gawks are probably the best in the series.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 May 2024
Fontana bellows in his New York accent, while filling a cup with the store’s vegan soft serve ice cream for another customer.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The song marked the end of an encore, but the hundreds bellowing along with them didn’t appear at all ready to head home.
—Audra Heinrichs, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2024
At which point, the swank crowd in the rink-turned-club rose up, dancing in place, bellowing out lyrics in sync — and not scurrying, as is the L.A. norm at almost 9 p.m. — out to the valet.
—Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2024
Investigators are trying to piece together what happened near where only moments earlier coach Andy Reid’s talented squad sang and danced and bellowed.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2024
Though ships now can navigate via GPS, the flashing light and bellowing horn still serve a purpose, Foregger tells his guests.
—Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024
Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
However, where the 911 can sometimes feel a little cold, a little too clinical when driven hard, the Vantage is a bellowing beast of a thing.
—Angus MacKenzie, Robb Report, 12 May 2024
The scenes with Charlie and Camp’s Harry bellowing at each other while Pelphrey’s ultra-weaselly Raymond gawks are probably the best in the series.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 May 2024
Fontana bellows in his New York accent, while filling a cup with the store’s vegan soft serve ice cream for another customer.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The song marked the end of an encore, but the hundreds bellowing along with them didn’t appear at all ready to head home.
—Audra Heinrichs, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2024
At which point, the swank crowd in the rink-turned-club rose up, dancing in place, bellowing out lyrics in sync — and not scurrying, as is the L.A. norm at almost 9 p.m. — out to the valet.
—Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2024
Investigators are trying to piece together what happened near where only moments earlier coach Andy Reid’s talented squad sang and danced and bellowed.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2024
Though ships now can navigate via GPS, the flashing light and bellowing horn still serve a purpose, Foregger tells his guests.
—Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024
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“Bellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bellow. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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