1
: with the speaking voice in a way that can be clearly heard
She read the story aloud.
2
archaic
: in a loud manner : loudly
Examples of aloud in a Sentence
the mischievous teacher likes to call on the sleepiest-looking students to read aloud from the textbook
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His widow, Stephanie, though, remained composed after the verdict was read aloud for a second time, nodding her head as Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz spoke to her.
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John Annese, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
City councilor Ryan Locke arrived with just a few minutes remaining of the event, and councilor Jeff Worrell sent a statement that was read aloud.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
For several weeks, the name and the age of each hostage was read aloud.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Their choices were submitted and read aloud at the meeting.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
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John Annese, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
City councilor Ryan Locke arrived with just a few minutes remaining of the event, and councilor Jeff Worrell sent a statement that was read aloud.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
For several weeks, the name and the age of each hostage was read aloud.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Their choices were submitted and read aloud at the meeting.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Aloud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aloud. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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aloud
adverb
: so as to be clearly heard
read aloud
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