onomatopeia — the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɑːnəmætəˈpiːə/
Example Sentences
- The comic strip was full of onomatopoeia like 'POW!' and 'WHAM!' during the superhero fight.
- Children's books often use onomatopoeia to make the story more engaging and fun.
- His poetry was rich with onomatopoeia - you could almost hear the 'drip-drop' of rain and 'whoosh' of wind.
onomatopeia
NOUN[/ˌɑːnəmætəˈpiːə/]
the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek onomatopoeia, meaning 'the making of a name or word.' It describes words that imitate the actual sounds they represent, like 'buzz' or 'crash.'
Breakdown
onomato- (name/word) + -poeia (making/creating)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The comic strip was full of onomatopoeia like 'POW!' and 'WHAM!' during the superhero fight.”
“Children's books often use onomatopoeia to make the story more engaging and fun.”
“His poetry was rich with onomatopoeia - you could almost hear the 'drip-drop' of rain and 'whoosh' of wind.”
“The cat's 'meow' is a perfect example of onomatopoeia that sounds similar across many languages.”
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