blare — to make a loud, harsh, unpleasant sound
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make a loud, harsh, unpleasant sound
Pronunciation (IPA): /blɛr/
Korean meaning: 시끄럽고 거친 소리를 내다
Korean pronunciation: **블**레어
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's karaoke machine blares every weekend, making me wonder if they're training to become a professional noise maker.
- The fire alarm blared at 3 AM, turning our peaceful sleep into an unwanted dance party.
- The stadium speakers blared the national anthem before the game.
blare
VERB//blɛr//
to make a loud, harsh, unpleasant sound
multiple sources making loud, harsh, unpleasant sounds that disturb everyone around
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, originally an onomatopoeia (sound-mimicking word) imitating the bleating cry of sheep and goats. The word 'blaeren' gradually expanded to describe any loud, harsh noise.
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📝Examples
“My neighbor's karaoke machine blares every weekend, making me wonder if they're training to become a professional noise maker.”
“The fire alarm blared at 3 AM, turning our peaceful sleep into an unwanted dance party.”
“The stadium speakers blared the national anthem before the game.”
“She couldn't concentrate on studying with the construction noise blaring outside.”
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