Examples of “moan” in a Sentence

noun A low, drawn-out sound expressing pain, sadness, or pleasure.

• We heard a soft moan from the room where the sick child lay.
• The old floorboards let out a long moan as the wind blew through the house.
• A low moan came from the injured man on the ground.

verb To make such a sound.

• The patient moaned in his sleep after the long surgery.
• Hurt and tired, the runner moaned quietly as he sat down on the bench.
• She moaned softly as the doctor examined her ankle.

verb To complain, especially persistently or about small things.

• My roommate moans about the cold every winter, even when the heat is on.
• He's always moaning about the weather.
• Stop moaning and just get on with the work.