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moan

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ʒɨˈmiðu/ge·mi·do

Definition

1

A long, low sound made by a person expressing physical or mental suffering or sometimes pleasure.

Usage examples

A moan of pain escaped her lips.
The old floorboards let out a moan.

Common combinations

a low moana moan of painto let out a moanthe moan of the wind