out loud

adverb

: loudly enough to be heard : aloud

Examples of out loud in a Sentence

registered their dissatisfaction with the meal out loud to the waiter
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Enjoy the fascinating and surprisingly accessible dive into theoretical physics, appreciate the accumulating tension of the psychological drama, and laugh out loud at the one-liners. Vogue, 29 July 2025 Corporal pulled up one of the denial letters on her cell phone, and read it out loud. Jess Mador, NPR, 28 July 2025 Where Illinois politicians are more likely to stick their heads in the sand, Texas at least appears willing to confront money issues, or at least speak their name out loud. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025 Just saying it out loud is extremely helpful and beneficial. Brittany Talarico, People.com, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for out loud

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of out loud was in 1821

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“Out loud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20loud. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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out loud

adverb
: loudly enough to be heard : aloud

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