aloud

adverb

ə-ˈlau̇d How to pronounce aloud (audio)
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1
: with the speaking voice in a way that can be clearly heard
She read the story aloud.
2
archaic : in a loud manner : loudly

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the mischievous teacher likes to call on the sleepiest-looking students to read aloud from the textbook
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Even oxygen updates are delivered aloud to an audience of stomach contents. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026 After reading the Bible passages aloud, the groups broke into a second set of questions, this time directly incorporating their faith. — Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Fourteen sheriff’s office deputies flanked the courtroom and filled in the spaces between Collins’ family and the defendants’ parents while a clerk read the verdict aloud. — Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2026 These attract big audiences, who listen to the likes of Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley and even Queen Camilla reading remarkable letters aloud. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aloud

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from a- entry 1 + loud

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of aloud was in the 13th century

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aloud

adverb
ə-ˈlau̇d How to pronounce aloud (audio)
: so as to be clearly heard
read aloud
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