Definition & Meaning of "echo"

Echo

the reflection of sound off a surface that produces a repeat of the original sound after a delay

an imitation or repetition

a reflected television or radio or radar beam

a close parallel of a feeling, idea, style, etc.

repetition of another person's opinions or statements, particularly to show support or agreement

(Greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained

to echo

to repeat opinions or statements of another person, particularly to show support or agreement

recur

return

Transitive: to echo an opinion or statement

to make a repeated and reflected sound

Intransitive

to remind someone of something else

Transitive: to echo sth

echo

echoic

adj

echoic

adj

echoless

adj

echoless

adj

echolike

adj

echolike

adj

Example

The empty hallway amplified the echo of footsteps as she walked.

The mountainside produced a natural echo that added depth to the sounds of the forest.

The canyon's walls created a remarkable echo that reverberated throughout the valley.

The cathedral's high ceilings caused a lingering echo of the choir's voices.

He shouted into the cave and listened for the echo bouncing back to him.

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