out loud

adverb

: loudly enough to be heard : aloud

Examples of out loud in a Sentence

registered their dissatisfaction with the meal out loud to the waiter
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The ugliest truth of this moment also needs saying out loud so Europe can be ready. Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025 Laughed out loud at this C Chris C. · 9h 37m ago Binnington’s redemption arc from national pariah to national hero will be studied for 100 years. Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025 George reads her letter out loud during his address, before pointing the finger at her co-conspirators. Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025 The fingerprint check completed, Beck reads the highlights of Reacher’s sterling military résumé out loud, to Paulie’s annoyance. Chris Klimek, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for out loud

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of out loud was in 1821

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“Out loud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20loud. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

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out loud

adverb
: loudly enough to be heard : aloud

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