# shout

/ˈʃaʊt/ (US) · /ʃˈaʊt/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/shout
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 4. a loud cry

noun · CEFR A2

a loud cry or yell.

For teachers: a sudden, loud vocalisation expressing a specific emotion or intended to attract attention.

- I heard a loud shout from the garden and ran to see what happened.
- A sudden shout of triumph erupted from the stadium as the home team scored in the final seconds of the match.

### 5. a round of drinks

noun · CEFR C1 · British English · Slang

your turn to buy drinks for everyone in your group.

For teachers: a round of drinks purchased for a group; specifically the obligation to pay for such a round.

- It is my shout, so tell me what you all want to drink.
- After three rounds of drinks, it was finally his shout, though he seemed remarkably slow to reach for his wallet.

### 6. a mention or name-check

noun · CEFR B1 · Informal

a public mention or thank you, often on the radio or social media.

For teachers: a brief mention, greeting, or public acknowledgement, typically during a broadcast or digital performance.

- The DJ gave a shout to all the students listening in the library.
- During the live stream, the creator gave a quick shout to her top patrons for their continued financial support.

## Examples

- Please do not shout in the library.
- The fans began to shout with joy when their team scored the winning goal in the final minute.
- In the chaos of the crowded marketplace, the merchant had to shout to make his prices heard over the general din of the morning trade.

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