bellow

verb

bel·​low ˈbe-(ˌ)lō 

bellowed; bellowing; bellows

intransitive verb

1

: to make the loud deep hollow sound characteristic of a bull

2

: to shout in a deep voice

transitive verb

: bawl

bellows the orders

bellow noun

Synonyms

• boom
• growl
• roar
• thunder

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

Photo: Lorcan Finnegan/Cannes The energy at last night’s midnight Cannes screening was particularly electric, with the crowd screaming and bellowing before the film had even begun. —Rachel Handler, Vulture, 18 May 2024

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. —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

Word History

Etymology

Middle English belwen, from Old English bylgian; akin to Old English & Old High German bellan to roar

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Kids Definition

bellow

verb

bel·​low ˈbel-ō 

: to make a deep loud roar like that of a bull

bellow noun

Biographical Definition

Bellow

biographical name

Bel·​low ˈbe-(ˌ)lō 

Saul 1915–2005 American (Canadian-born) writer