Sound ( noun , adjective , verb )

(As a noun)

Sound ( noun )

1. Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.
2. A particular type or quality of noise or tone.

Origin:

Old english sund, of germanic origin; related to dutch zand 'sand' and german sünde 'sin'. the original sense was 'a wide stretch of sea', later 'a noise, tone'.

Examples:

1. The sound of music filled the room.
2. The sound of the wind was eerie.
3. The ocean waves produced a soothing sound.
4. The sound of the bird was unusual.
5. The car engine made a loud and obnoxious sound.

(As an adjective)

Sound ( adjective )

1. Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.
2. A particular type or quality of noise or tone.

Origin:

Old english sund, of germanic origin; related to dutch zand 'sand' and german sünde 'sin'. the original sense was 'a wide stretch of sea', later 'a noise, tone'.

Examples:

1. The sound of music filled the room.
2. The sound of the wind was eerie.
3. The ocean waves produced a soothing sound.
4. The sound of the bird was unusual.
5. The car engine made a loud and obnoxious sound.

(As a verb)

Sound ( verb )

1. Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.
2. A particular type or quality of noise or tone.

Origin:

Old english sund, of germanic origin; related to dutch zand 'sand' and german sünde 'sin'. the original sense was 'a wide stretch of sea', later 'a noise, tone'.

Examples:

1. The sound of music filled the room.
2. The sound of the wind was eerie.
3. The ocean waves produced a soothing sound.
4. The sound of the bird was unusual.
5. The car engine made a loud and obnoxious sound.