screaming
n. uncountable B1 Intermediate US //ˈskɹimɪŋ// UK //skɹˈiːmɪŋ// scream·ing
n. a long, loud, high cry that someone makes because they are scared, hurt, or excited.
n. a sharp, piercing vocalisation typically produced as a physiological response to intense emotion or physical pain.
The sudden screaming from the next room startled everyone.
The constant screaming of the fans made it impossible to hear the singer's voice during the concert.
The distant screaming of gulls provided a stark, lonely soundtrack to the abandoned coastal village.
Usage
Often functions as a gerund; when used as a noun, it is typically uncountable but can be countable when referring to specific instances of cries.