Definition & Meaning of "bellow"

to bellow

VERB

shout loudly and without restraint

to emit a deep, loud roar or cry, typically from a large animal such as a bull

Bellow

NOUN

a deep, loud, and resonant sound, often produced by a human or an animal, conveying strength or intensity

United States author (born in Canada) whose novels influenced American literature after World War II (1915-2005)

Example

The bull let out a bellowing roar, asserting its dominance over the herd.

Maria had been part of a social group, but when she had a falling out with one of the members, they quickly excluded her and moved on, proving that a bellowing cow soon forgets her calf.

Maggie had been committed to a project, but when it became too challenging, she gave up and moved on, proving that a bellowing cow soon forgets her calf.