barking
Translation
barking
Examples
The constant barking from next door is annoying.
The constant barking from next door is annoying.
I was woken up by the sound of barking.
I was woken up by the sound of barking.
Grammar Patterns
the barking of (sth.) the sound of (sth.) barking The barking of the dogs kept us awake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: yapping, woofing; Related sounds: howling, growling
Etymology
The noun form of the verb 'to bark', which is the sound a dog makes. It's likely onomatopoeic in origin.
Memory Tips
The word itself sounds like the sharp, loud noise a dog makes. Think of it as the name for that sound.