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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The front office initiated a fire sale, trading eight players in nine separate deals that left some players wondering aloud who’s still in the clubhouse.
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2025
Charlotte diners reached out to offer their condolences and wonder aloud as to what happened.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2025
The legendary singer, songwriter and band leader wondered aloud why anyone would want to do research on him, especially given his decades of self-destructive behavior.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
On his podcast Tuesday, Rogan read aloud from an Associated Press (AP) article detailing Bondi's comments.
—Sonam Sheth
anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2025
Charlotte diners reached out to offer their condolences and wonder aloud as to what happened.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2025
The legendary singer, songwriter and band leader wondered aloud why anyone would want to do research on him, especially given his decades of self-destructive behavior.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
On his podcast Tuesday, Rogan read aloud from an Associated Press (AP) article detailing Bondi's comments.
—Sonam Sheth
anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for aloud
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“Aloud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aloud. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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aloud
adverb
: so as to be clearly heard
read aloud
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