groans
word · lemma: groan
Definition
Low sounds people make because of pain, tiredness, disappointment, or annoyance. It can also mean deep, slow sounds made by objects such as doors, floors, or pipes.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for negative reactions: 'a groan of pain', 'the crowd groaned', 'the floor groaned under the weight'. 'Groan' can be both a noun and a verb. Don't confuse it with 'moan': 'groan' is often lower and shorter, and often linked to strain, annoyance, or discomfort.
Example Sentences
I heard groans from the next room.
basic
The old floor made groans at night.
basic
His bad joke got groans from the class.
basic
When the teacher announced a surprise test, the room filled with groans.
natural
After the long hike, we dropped onto the couch with tired groans.
natural
The audience's groans told him the joke wasn't working.
natural