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roar

[rawr, rohr] / rɔr, roʊr /


NOUN
loud outburst
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No coincidence, it is also equipped with active noise cancellation, to keep the rubbery roar at bay at highway speeds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

It features a built-in system that amplifies the sounds of the electric engine in a bid to mimic the roar of a traditional supercar.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The engine roar, so critical to Ferraris, can be provided by what the company calls an “external amplification system” that pumps the natural sound of the electric axles out to the street.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The sold-out crowd at the Wiltern erupted the second Von hit the stage, but that was nothing compared to the deafening roar of screams and “We love you, Mike!” when Tyson walked out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The noise grew louder, a pulsing roar that surrounded Jonathan, pushing in on him from all sides.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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