shout
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Shout (verb) means to say something loudly, especially to express strong emotion or get attention. Example: “The teacher had to shout to be heard over the noisy playground.”
verb
1
To say something loudly, especially to express strong emotion or get attention.
"The teacher had to shout to be heard over the noisy playground."
"He shouted for help when he saw the smoke."
"She shouted with excitement when she got the news."
noun
1
A loud cry or call.
"We heard a shout from the bottom of the stairs."
"With a shout of joy, the children ran into the sea."
"A shout from the crowd made him turn around."
2
British informal: someone's turn to pay for a round of drinks.
"Put your wallet away, because it's my shout this time."
"I bought the last round, so the next shout is yours."
"It's my shout — what are you having?"
How to use shout
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo call out loudly, or a loud cry; in British slang, buying a round of drinks.
When to use it
"My shout" (buying the round) is informal British/Australian slang.
Common pairings
shout for help
shout out
my shout
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Word forms
- Plural
- shouts
- Third person singular
- shouts
- Past tense
- shouted
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Etymology
From Middle English shouten, of uncertain origin, possibly related to "shoot" or an Old Norse word for taunting.
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What does “shout” mean?
The word “shout” means to say something loudly, especially to express strong emotion or get attention. In plain terms, to call out loudly, or a loud cry; in British slang, buying a round of drinks.
How do you pronounce “shout”?
“Shout” is pronounced showt (/ʃaʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “shout” in a sentence?
Here is “shout” used in a sentence: “He shouted for help when he saw the smoke.”
What is another word for “shout”?
Words with a similar meaning to “shout” include call, cry, holler, halloo, roar and roop.
What part of speech is “shout”?
Depending on how it is used, “shout” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “shout” come from?
The word “shout” comes from Middle English. From Middle English shouten, of uncertain origin, possibly related to "shoot" or an Old Norse word for taunting.
Is “shout” a common word?
“Shout” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “shout” have?
“Shout” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to say something loudly, especially to express strong emotion or get attention.
What is the difference between shout, yell, and scream?
All three mean to make a loud vocal sound, but they differ in tone. Shout is the neutral word for saying something loudly to be heard or to express strong emotion; yell is slightly more informal and often suggests anger or excitement; scream implies a high-pitched cry, typically from fear, pain, or extreme excitement.
What is a shout-out?
A shout-out is a public expression of thanks, praise, or acknowledgment, as in "she gave a shout-out to her fans." It is informal and common in broadcasting and social media. As a noun it is usually hyphenated, while the verb phrase is written as two words: "to shout out a friend's name."
