heartbeat — the regular sound or movement made by the heart as it pumps blood
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the regular sound or movement made by the heart as it pumps blood
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɑːrtbiːt/
Example Sentences
- My heartbeat sounds like a broken washing machine when I run upstairs.
- The baby's heartbeat could be heard clearly during the ultrasound.
- I would choose pizza over salad in a heartbeat.
heartbeat
NOUN[/ˈhɑːrtbiːt/]
the regular sound or movement made by the heart as it pumps blood
Regular rhythm of the heart
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Heartbeat is a compound word formed from 'heart' and 'beat,' originating in English around the 14th century. The term derives from the rhythmic pulsation sound produced by the heart's contractions.
Breakdown
heart (the organ) + beat (to strike, pulsate). The compound literally describes the regular striking or pulsing motion of the cardiac muscle.
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📝Examples
“My heartbeat sounds like a broken washing machine when I run upstairs.”
“The baby's heartbeat could be heard clearly during the ultrasound.”
“I would choose pizza over salad in a heartbeat.”
“Her heartbeat quickened when she saw the spider on her desk.”
“My fitness tracker records every heartbeat like it's writing my autobiography.”
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