UNISON
YOO-nih-suhn
UNISON (noun) means the state of matching pitch, sound, or action perfectly together. Example: “The choir sang the opening verse in unison.”
noun
1
The state of matching pitch, sound, or action perfectly together.
"The choir sang the opening verse in unison."
"The crowd chanted in unison as the team scored."
How to use UNISON
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEveryone doing or saying the same thing at exactly the same time.
Common pairings
sing in unison
speak in unison
move in unison
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like UNISON.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- unisons
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The choir sang the opening verse in _____.
Etymology
From Old French unisson, ultimately from Latin unus ("one") + sonus ("sound") — literally "one sound".
Antonyms
Related words
Rhymes for UNISON
See all rhymes for UNISON →Frequently asked questions
What does “UNISON” mean?
The word “UNISON” means the state of matching pitch, sound, or action perfectly together. In plain terms, everyone doing or saying the same thing at exactly the same time.
How do you pronounce “UNISON”?
“UNISON” is pronounced YOO-nih-suhn (/ˈjunɪsən/ in IPA).
How do you use “UNISON” in a sentence?
Here is “UNISON” used in a sentence: “The choir sang the opening verse in unison.”
What part of speech is “UNISON”?
“UNISON” is a noun.
Where does the word “UNISON” come from?
The word “UNISON” comes from Latin. From Old French unisson, ultimately from Latin unus ("one") + sonus ("sound") — literally "one sound".
Is “UNISON” a common word?
“UNISON” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include UNISON:
