Definition

A person or animal that makes a loud, deep sound, often associated with anger or excitement.

Example

The lion is known as a powerful roarer in the animal kingdom.

Conversation

Did you hear that loud sound last night?

Yeah, it was like a real roarer coming from the forest.

I wonder what made that noise; maybe it was a wild animal?

Could be! The roarer definitely caught my attention.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Roarer → It is formed from "roar" (of imitative origin, representing the sound made by a lion or other large animal) and "-er" (meaning a person who performs an action). The word "roarer" refers to a person or animal that makes a loud, deep sound, similar to a roar.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who makes a loud sound, like a lion's roar, and remember that a 'roarer' is simply a person or creature that roars.

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