aural

adjective

au·​ral ˈȯr-əl How to pronounce aural (audio)
: of or relating to the ear or to the sense of hearing
visual and aural sensations
aurality noun
aurally adverb

Examples of aural in a Sentence

a quiet room for people seeking relief from the overload of aural stimulus just outside
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That aural reminder punctuates my days now, and frequently startles me. Rob Mank, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2025 Red, yellow, baby blue, fluorescent green, magenta, gray: The quartet’s look mirrored the aural character of the music’s tones. Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025 The aesthetic, tactile, and aural sensations that make a car special are precisely those defining qualities that characterize a remarkable audio component as one that stands apart from the rest—price and specifications be damned. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025 Sampling is foundational to rap music as both an aural and a textual medium. Sheldon Pearce, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for aural

Word History

Etymology

Latin auris ear — more at ear

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aural was in 1773

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“Aural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aural. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

aural

adjective
au·​ral ˈȯr-əl How to pronounce aural (audio)
: of or relating to the ear or sense of hearing
aurally adverb

Medical Definition

aural

adjective
au·​ral ˈȯr-əl How to pronounce aural (audio)
: of or relating to the ear or to the sense of hearing
aurally adverb

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