cries
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈkɹaɪz// UK //kɹˈaɪz// cries
n. loud sounds that people or animals make to show they are in pain, sad, or need help. You might hear these when someone is surprised or very upset.
n. loud, articulate or inarticulate vocal sounds expressing strong emotion, pain, or a need for attention. Often used in the plural to describe a collective or repeated series of shouts or weeping.
The baby's cries woke the parents in the middle of the night.
The distant cries of seagulls were the only sound heard along the empty beach at dawn.
Despite the loud music of the festival, the sharp cries of the street vendors managed to pierce through the crowd to attract potential customers.
Usage
Commonly used in the plural to refer to a sustained period of weeping or a series of shouts.