aural

adjective

au·​ral ˈȯr-əl How to pronounce aural (audio)
: of or relating to the ear or to the sense of hearing
visual and aural sensations
aurality noun
aurally adverb

Examples of aural in a Sentence

a quiet room for people seeking relief from the overload of aural stimulus just outside
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In addition, the sound of wind, the occasional airplane and a bird or two flying nearby made for a lively aural landscape accompanying the trumpet music. Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 22 July 2025 The sound team rightfully emphasize the special aural environment of the cold and remote place from the creaking of trees to the Arctic bird calls to the panting of the mushing dogs. Alissa Simon, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025 Bellotti vibes on the deep frequency of aural techno—immersive, atmospheric sound textures pulsing with an intense undercurrent. Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 15 July 2025 Music supervisor is a job that is part professional music nerd, part aural detective and part crate-digging business affairs exec. Peter White, Deadline, 14 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for aural

Word History

Etymology

Latin auris ear — more at ear

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aural was in 1773

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“Aural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aural. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

aural

adjective
au·​ral ˈȯr-əl How to pronounce aural (audio)
: of or relating to the ear or sense of hearing
aurally adverb

Medical Definition

aural

adjective
au·​ral ˈȯr-əl How to pronounce aural (audio)
: of or relating to the ear or to the sense of hearing
aurally adverb

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