aloud

adverb

ə-ˈlau̇d 

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

Synonyms

• audibly
• out
• out loud

Examples of aloud in a Sentence

the mischievous teacher likes to call on the sleepiest-looking students to read aloud from the textbook

Recent Examples on the Web

Pearl wondered aloud if the Tigers worked hard enough in the second half to get the ball to Broome — his guards are prone to casting up early, average shots — and noted the Gators fought hard to deny Broome his favorite places on the floor. —Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025

More than a few have wondered aloud if all of this new money is used responsibly. —Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2025

The doctor considered schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and paranoia diagnoses but ultimately rejected them, according to a report read aloud in court. —Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2025

Zoom in: For example, in pediatric neurology, a physician might spot a diagnosis but decline to say it aloud with family present, so the scribe wouldn't catch it. —Erin Brodwin, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from a- entry 1 + loud

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing aloud

• think aloud/out loud

Rhymes for aloud

• allowed
• avowed
• endowed
• mcleod
• bowed
• browed
• cloud
• coude
• cowed
• crowd
• dowd
• loud

Kids Definition

aloud

adverb

ə-ˈlau̇d 

: so as to be clearly heard

read aloud