Bellow — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈbe-(ˌ)lō/ bel·low

Meaning & Definition of Bellow

Bellow (verb)

  1. to make the loud deep hollow sound characteristic of a bull
  2. to shout in a deep voice
  3. bawl

Bellow (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make a long loud deep noise or cry

    "the cow bellowed for her calf"

    similar: boom, growl, roar, thunder
    related: grumble, roll, rumble, bang, blare, blast, peal, scream, screech, shriek, squall, bawl, call, cry, holler, hoot, shout, whoop, yell, bell, caterwaul, howl, wail, yowl
    near: grunt, mouth, mumble, murmur, mutter, whisper, mewl, pule, squeak, whimper

  2. to speak so as to be heard at a distance

    "a drill instructor bellowing orders at new recruits during basic training"

    similar: bawl, bay, call, cry, holler, hollo, roar, shout, sound off, thunder, vociferate, yell
    related: crow, whoop, scream, screech, shriek, shrill, squeak, squeal, caterwaul, howl, ululate, wail, yawp, yowl, hail, speak out, speak up
    near: breathe, mumble, murmur, mutter, whisper

Bellow (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in howl, roar

    similar: bark, bay, blat, bleat, bray, cackle, calling, caterwaul, caw, cheep, chirp, cluck, coo, crake, croak, crow, grunt, honk, hoot, howl, low, meow, mew, moo, neigh, oink, peep, quack, roar, screech, squall, squawk, squeak, squeal, trumpet, tu-whit tu-whoo, twitter, whinny, yap, yelp, yip, yowl, call, cry, note

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bellow

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bellow:

boom, growl, roar, thunder, bawl, bay, call, cry, holler, hollo, shout, sound off, vociferate, yell, bark, blat, bleat, bray, cackle, calling, caterwaul, caw, cheep, chirp, cluck, coo, crake, croak, crow, grunt, honk, hoot, howl, low, meow, mew, moo, neigh, oink, peep

Related Words for Bellow

grumble, roll, rumble, bang, blare, blast, peal, scream, shriek, whoop, bell, wail, shrill, ululate, yawp, hail, speak out, speak up

Near Antonyms of Bellow

grunt, mouth, mumble, murmur, mutter, whisper, mewl, pule, squeak, whimper, breathe

Word Forms of Bellow

Inflections: bellowed, bellowing, bellows

Derived words: bellow (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Bellow

Middle English belwen, from Old English bylgian; akin to Old English & Old High German bellan to roar

First known use: before 12th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Bellow

What does "Bellow" mean?

"Bellow" means to make the loud deep hollow sound characteristic of a bull. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to make the loud deep hollow sound characteristic of a bull. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bellow"?

Other words for "Bellow" include boom, growl, roar, thunder, bawl, bay, call and cry. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bellow" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bellow"?

There are 73 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bellow". Common alternatives include boom, growl, roar, thunder, bawl, bay, call, cry, holler and hollo.

How do you use "Bellow" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bellow" in a sentence: "the cow bellowed for her calf"; "a drill instructor bellowing orders at new recruits during basic training".

Is "Bellow" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bellow" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Bellow"?

"Bellow" is pronounced /ˈbe-(ˌ)lō/ and divided into syllables as bel·low.

What is the origin of the word "Bellow"?

"Bellow" comes from Middle English belwen, from Old English bylgian; akin to Old English & Old High German bellan to roar. First known use: before 12th centuryi.

What is another word for "Bellow" meaning "to make a long loud deep noise or cry"?

When "Bellow" (verb) means to make a long loud deep noise or cry, synonyms include boom, growl, roar and thunder.