sound1
• noun 1 vibrations which travel through the air or another medium and are sensed by the ear. 2 a thing that can be heard. 3 music, speech, and sound effects accompanying a film or broadcast. 4 an idea or impression conveyed by words. • verb 1 emit or cause to emit sound. 2 utter. 3 convey a specified impression: the job sounds great. 4 (sound off) express one’s opinions loudly or forcefully. — DERIVATIVES soundless adjective. — ORIGIN Latin sonus.
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