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
Examples of aloud in a Sentence
the mischievous teacher likes to call on the sleepiest-looking students to read aloud from the textbook
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In 2024, 51% of families read aloud to their very young children, while 37% read aloud to their kids between the ages of 6 and 8 years old.
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Erin Clabough, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
The speech and debate clause, under Article 1, Section 6, of the Constitution, gives these members immunity from liability for defamation when reading the list of names aloud in court.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
When his name was read aloud, the arena erupted with a loud applause that no other competitor received.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
Amos also was unable to attend and his statement was read aloud.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
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Erin Clabough, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
The speech and debate clause, under Article 1, Section 6, of the Constitution, gives these members immunity from liability for defamation when reading the list of names aloud in court.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
When his name was read aloud, the arena erupted with a loud applause that no other competitor received.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
Amos also was unable to attend and his statement was read aloud.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Aloud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aloud. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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aloud
adverb
: so as to be clearly heard
read aloud
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