Definition of "sound"

Kid-friendly meaning of sound, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "sound" mean?

sound (noun) — anything you can hear with your ears.

Part of speechNoun Syllables1 (sound)

Example sentences using "sound"

Grade K–2
What was that sound?
Grade 3–5
The strange sound from the basement turned out to be just an old fan.
Grade 6–8
A familiar sound from childhood can pull you back twenty years in less time than it takes to draw a single breath.

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