Meaning of the word roaring in English

What does roaring mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

roaring

US /ˈrɔːr.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈrɔːr.ɪŋ/
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Adjective

1.

making a loud, deep, prolonged sound

Example:
The crowd gave a roaring cheer.
We sat by a roaring fire.
2.

(of a trade or business) highly successful and profitable

Example:
The company has had a roaring success this quarter.
Business is roaring at the new restaurant.

Noun

1.

a loud, deep, prolonged sound

Example:
We heard the roaring of the lion.
The roaring of the waves was deafening.
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