Screamer

Pronunciation: /skriːmər/

Definitions of screamer

noun a person or thing that screams loudly or in a high-pitched manner

Example Sentences

A1 The screamer at the amusement park scared me.

A2 My little brother is a screamer whenever he doesn't get his way.

B1 The horror movie was full of screamers that made the audience jump.

B2 The rock concert was so loud, the lead singer was known as a screamer.

C1 The political debate turned into a heated argument with one participant being labeled as a screamer.

C2 The opera singer's powerful voice was often described as that of a screamer due to its intensity.

Examples of screamer in a Sentence

formal The opera singer was known for her powerful and impressive high notes, earning her the title of a screamer.

informal I heard a screamer at the concert last night, their voice was amazing!

slang That horror movie was full of jump scares and screamers, it kept me on edge the whole time.

figurative The politician's speech was filled with empty promises and exaggerated claims, making him nothing more than a political screamer.

Grammatical Forms of screamer

• past tense: screamed
• plural: screamers
• comparative: screamier
• superlative: screamiest
• present tense: screams
• future tense: will scream
• perfect tense: have screamed
• continuous tense: is screaming
• singular: screamer
• positive degree: screamer
• infinitive: to scream
• gerund: screaming
• participle: screaming

Origin and Evolution of screamer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'screamer' originated from the Old English word 'scrieman' which means to cry out loudly or to make a loud noise.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'screamer' has evolved to also refer to a type of bird known for its loud call, as well as a term used in slang to describe something shocking or surprising.