screams
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈskɹimz// UK //skɹˈiːmz// screams
n. loud, high sounds that people make with their voices when they are very scared, hurt, or excited.
n. sharp, piercing vocal sounds uttered in response to intense emotion or physical pain.
The children's screams of joy filled the playground.
The silence of the night was suddenly broken by loud screams coming from the house next door.
In the distance, the faint screams of the crowd at the stadium signaled that the home team had finally scored a goal.
Usage
Often used in the plural when describing a series of sounds or a general atmosphere of noise.