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the audio that comes from a TV, movie, radio, etc.
the subjective perception or sensation of hearing
a sudden audible event or occurrence
mechanical vibrations transmitted through a medium such as air or water
an individual speech unit without regard to whether it is a phoneme
a large inlet of the ocean or a deep bay
a narrow sea channel connecting two larger bodies of water
to make a noise
to articulate or pronounce words or sounds
to make something, often a musical instrument, emit sound
to convey the impression or resemblance of a particular noise based on what is heard
to emit a specific noise or tone to communicate a message, provide a warning, or convey information
to convey or make a specific impression when read about or when heard
to use one's voice to convey a particular emotion or quality
to give the impression of or appear as if something is a particular way or possesses specific qualities
British
to use a special equipment to measure the depth of something, particularly a body of water
to examine a body cavity, such as the chest or abdomen, by listening to the sounds it produces using a stethoscope or other medical instrument
to use a long surgical probe to examine or treat internal cavities, such as the bladder, in a person's body
(of a whale or marine creature) to descend rapidly and steeply from the surface to a considerable depth in the water
healthy in both body and mind, without any illness or problems
financially stable, reliable, and free from significant risks
being in good condition and without any damage or flaws
characterized by good judgment and reliability
complete, thorough, or solid
(of sleep) deep and undisturbed
virtuous or ethical
vigorous, forceful, or severe
having legal validity or enforceability
having a solid foundation in logic or reason
good, acceptable, decent, or reliable
BritishWhat does "sound" mean in British slang?
The structure is a simple adjective borrowed from its literal meaning of "healthy" or "solid," repurposed as general approval. It is used in British English, especially in London and surrounding areas, to mean good, acceptable, decent, reliable, or trustworthy, often describing a person or a situation. People typically say "He's a sound bloke" or "That's sound with me" or "Sound, I'll see you later." The term originated in 20th century British slang, possibly from the idea of "sound" as solid or unbreakable, and remains common across the UK in casual conversation.
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