noun

screams

screams, shrieks, cries

We heard screams from the house.

We heard screams from the house.

Her screams of terror filled the air.

Her screams of terror filled the air.

screams of ((sth.)) screams of (terror/pain/delight) Screams of terror could be heard from the building.

Synonyms: shrieks, yells, cries

Plural of 'scream'. The word is likely of onomatopoeic origin, imitating the sound.

Remember the phrase 'I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!' to link the sound to the word.

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