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klankAfrikaans
صوتArabic
səsAzerbaijani
гукBelarusian
звукBulgarian
শব্দBengali
སྒྲTibetan Standard
so, sonar, sòlid, saCatalan, Valencian
zvuk, rozeznít, rozezvučet, znít, vyslovovat, solidní, zdravýCzech
swnio, sŵn, swntWelsh
lyd, lyde, lade, udtale, rask, lodde, sondere, prøve, sund, fornuftig, sikker, sonde, dykke, pejle, pålidelig, solidDanish
Klang, Schall, erklingen, Laut, klingen, Sund, Sonde, sondieren, gesundGerman
ήχος, στηθοσκόπιο, βολιδοσκοπώ, πορθμός, ακροώμαιGreek
sono, soniEsperanto
son, sonar, sonido, seno, sondear, sano, estrecho, sondaSpanish
heliEstonian
soinu, hots, soundBasque
صدا, آواز, صدا دادن, تندرستPersian
soida, [[päästää]] [[ääni]], kajahtaa, perustua, soittaa, ääni, äännähtää, törähtää, kuulostaa, ääntää, lausua, sondi, sukeltaa, kokeilla, sondeerata, luodata, kondiksessa, lahti, koetin, hyväkuntoinen, vuono, terve, tutkia, testata, koestaaFinnish
ljóð, sundFaroese
de, prononcer, sonner, son, exprimer, sain, sonder, sauf, complet, tester, solide, sonde, sûrFrench
lûdWestern Frisian
fuaim, sunda, bealach, caolas, béalIrish
fuaimScottish Gaelic
sonGalician
puGuaraní
ધ્વનિGujarati
קוֹל, השמיע קול, יציב, בריאHebrew
आवाज़, ध्वनीHindi
hang, hangzás, sértetlen, egészséges, hibátlan, épHungarian
հնչյուն, ձայնArmenian
sonarInterlingua
bunyiIndonesian
hljóða, hljóð, hljóma, sundIcelandic
suonare, suono, insenatura, sanoItalian
音声, 関係する, 鳴らす, 音, 響き, 鳴る, 探子, 堅固な, 健全なる, 調べる, 探る, 健全な, 健康的な, 入り江, 潜るJapanese
ხმაGeorgian
дыбысKazakh
សូរសំឡេងKhmer
ಸ್ವಸ್ಥ, ಶಬ್ದKannada
音, 소리, 음Korean
дабыш, добуш, тыбышKyrgyz
sonō, sonus, sonitusLatin
ສຽງLao
garsoLithuanian
skaņaLatvian
nganga, toiora, tāwēwē, auMāori
глас, звук, звучи, озвучува, јак, силен, здрав, цврст, драга, сонда, сондираMacedonian
ഒച്ചMalayalam
дууMongolian
ध्वनी, आवाजMarathi
bunyiMalay
ħossMaltese
အသံBurmese
ध्वनिNepali
geluid, klinken, klank, geluid maken, toon voortbrengen, degelijkDutch
ljod, lydNorwegian Nynorsk
lyd, frisk, sunn, grei, sund, stødigNorwegian
sonOccitan
dźwięk, cieśninaPolish
som, soar, profundo, enseada, sonda, sólido, sã, seguro, completo, sãoPortuguese
sondar, sunar, sun, tunRomansh
suna, sunet, robust, sigur, zdravăn, nevătămat, solid, intact, teafăr, sănătos, completRomanian
звук, звучать, прозвучать, канал, хорошо, надёжный, крепкий, здоровый, пролив, прочныйRussian
स्वर, शब्द, नाद, ध्वन्Sanskrit
sonai, sonareSardinian
zvuk, звукSerbo-Croatian
සද්දෙSinhala, Sinhalese
zvuk, prielivSlovak
zvok, zveneti, zazvenetiSlovene
tingullAlbanian
ljud, låta, ljuda, sund, kry, friskSwedish
sautiSwahili
ஒலிTamil
సవ్వడి, శబ్దం, ధ్వనించు, మోగు, ధ్వని, మోగించుTelugu
овоз, садоTajik
เสียงThai
sesTurkmen
tunogTagalog
ses, sağlıklı, iyiTurkish
тавышTatar
звукUkrainian
آوازUrdu
tovushUzbek
âm thanh, 音聲, âm, 音Vietnamese
ton, saunikVolapük
קלאנגYiddish
声音Chinese

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noun

the sensation produced by stimulation of the organs of hearing by vibrations transmitted through the air or other medium.

mechanical vibrations transmitted through an elastic medium, traveling in air at a speed of approximately 1,087 feet (331 meters) per second at sea level.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause: the sound of music.

any auditory effect; any audible vibrational disturbance: all kinds of sounds.

a noise, vocal utterance, musical tone, or the like: the sounds from the next room.

a distinctive, characteristic, or recognizable musical style, as from a particular performer, orchestra, or type of arrangement: the big-band sound.

Phonetics.

speech sound.
the audible result of an utterance or portion of an utterance: the s-sound in “slight”;the sound of m in “mere.”

the auditory effect of sound waves as transmitted or recorded by a particular system of sound reproduction: the sound of a stereophonic recording.

the quality of an event, letter, etc., as it affects a person: This report has a bad sound.

the distance within which the noise of something may be heard.

mere noise, without meaning: all sound and fury.

Archaic. a report or rumor; news; tidings.

verb (used without object)

to make or emit a sound.

to give forth a sound as a call or summons: The bugle sounded as the troops advanced.

to be heard, as a sound.

to convey a certain impression when heard or read: to sound strange.

to give a specific sound: to sound loud.

to give the appearance of being; seem: The report sounds true.

Law. to have as its basis or foundation (usually followed by in): His action sounds in contract.

verb (used with object)

to cause to make or emit a sound: to sound a bell.

to give forth (a sound): The oboe sounded an A.

to announce, order, or direct by or as by a sound: The bugle sounded retreat.His speech sounded a warning to aggressor nations.

to utter audibly, pronounce, or express: to sound each letter.

to examine by percussion or auscultation: to sound a patient’s chest.

Verb Phrases

sound off, Informal.

to call out one’s name, as at military roll call.
to speak freely or frankly, especially to complain in such a manner.
to exaggerate; boast: Has he been sounding off about his golf game again?

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Idioms about sound

(that) sounds good (to me), (used when accepting a suggestion) I agree; yes; OK: “Shall we meet at my place at 3 tomorrow, and talk about it in more detail then?” “Sounds good.”

Origin of sound

First recorded in 1250–1300; (noun) Middle English soun, from Anglo-French (Old French son ), from Latin sonus; (verb) Middle English sounen, from Old French suner, from Latin sonāre, derivative of sonus

synonym study for sound

1. Sound, noise, tone refer to something heard. Sound and noise are often used interchangeably for anything perceived by means of hearing. Sound, however, is more general in application, being used for anything within earshot: the sound of running water. Noise, caused by irregular vibrations, is more properly applied to a loud, discordant, or unpleasant sound: the noise of shouting. Tone is applied to a musical sound having a certain quality, resonance, and pitch.

OTHER WORDS FROM sound

sound·a·ble, adjectiveun·sound·a·ble, adjective

Words nearby sound

soul music, soul-searching, soul sister, Soult, sou marqué, sound, soundalike, sound-and-light, sound-and-light show, sound as a bell, sound barrier

Other definitions for sound (2 of 5)

adjective, sound·er, sound·est.

free from injury, damage, defect, disease, etc.; in good condition; healthy; robust: a sound heart;a sound mind.

financially strong, secure, or reliable: a sound business;sound investments.

competent, sensible, or valid: sound judgment.

having no defect as to truth, justice, wisdom, or reason: sound advice.

following in a systematic pattern without any apparent defect in logic: sound reasoning.

of substantial or enduring character: sound moral values.

uninterrupted and untroubled; deep; sound sleep.

vigorous, thorough, or severe: a sound thrashing.

free from moral defect or weakness; upright, honest, or good; honorable; loyal.

having no legal defect: a sound title to property.

theologically correct or orthodox, as doctrines or a theologian.

adverb

Origin of sound

First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English sund, Old English gesund (see y-); cognate with Dutch gezond, German gesund

OTHER WORDS FROM sound

sound·ly, adverbsound·ness, noun

Other definitions for sound (3 of 5)

verb (used with object)

to measure or try the depth of (water, a deep hole, etc.) by letting down a lead or plummet at the end of a line, or by some equivalent means.

to measure (depth) in such a manner, as at sea.

to examine or test (the bottom, as of the sea or a deep hole) with a lead that brings up adhering bits of matter.

to examine or investigate; seek to fathom or ascertain: to sound a person’s views.

to seek to elicit the views or sentiments of (a person) by indirect inquiries, suggestive allusions, etc. (often followed by out): Why not sound him out about working for us?

Surgery. to examine, as the urinary bladder, with a sound.

verb (used without object)

to use the lead and line or some other device for measuring depth, as at sea.

to go down or touch bottom, as a lead.

to plunge downward or dive, as a whale.

to make investigation; seek information, especially by indirect inquiries.

noun

Surgery. a long, slender instrument for sounding or exploring body cavities or canals.

Origin of sound

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English sounden, from Old French sonder “to plumb,” derivative of sonde “sounding line,” of unknown origin

OTHER WORDS FROM sound

sound·a·ble, adjective

Other definitions for sound (4 of 5)

noun

a relatively narrow passage of water between larger bodies of water or between the mainland and an island: Long Island Sound.

an inlet, arm, or recessed portion of the sea: Puget Sound.

the air bladder of a fish.

Origin of sound

⁴

First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English sund “act of swimming”; akin to swim

Other definitions for sound (5 of 5)

noun

The Sound, a strait between southwestern Sweden and Zealand, connecting the Kattegat and the Baltic. 87 miles (140 km) long; 3–30 miles (5–48 km) wide.

Danish Ø·re·sund [Danish œ—ruh-soon] /Danish ˈœ rəˌsʊn/ . Swedish Ö·re·sund [Swedish œ—ruh-soond] /Swedish ˈœ rəˌsʊnd/ .

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Words related to sound

flawless, intact, robust, safe, sane, solid, stable, sturdy, thorough, vibrant, vigorous, accurate, correct, fair, judicious, precise, proper, prudent, rational, reliable

How to use sound in a sentence

If that sounds like you, don’t feel like you need to suffer to see gains.
In many cases, this will come as no surprise—we use many apps precisely because they can take pictures or record a sound.
The content should not be stuffed, like in the old days of SEO, it should rather be a natural-sounding copy written in an informative style.
Now researchers think the sounds stop queens from fighting to the death.

For one thing, it sounds like the App Store will now support game-streaming services like Microsoft’s xCloud and Google’s Stadia.
Again, the difference can seem subtle and sound more like splitting hairs, but the difference is important.
And it must make sure that the platform of debate where we can freely exchange ideas is safe and sound.
“Gronkowski” itself never manages to sound more erotic than the name of a hearty Polish stew or a D-list WWE performer.
Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance is a different sound for you.
“You can imagine the sound of that gun on a Bronx street,” Chief of Detectives Robert Boyce says.
Sol laughed out of his whiskers, with a big, loose-rolling sound, and sat on the porch without waiting to be asked.
She was flushed and felt intoxicated with the sound of her own voice and the unaccustomed taste of candor.
Bells were pealing and tolling in all directions, and the air was filled with the sound of distant shouts and cries.
It will be remembered that pitch depends upon the rapidity of the sound waves or vibrations.
Miss Christabel blushed furiously and emitted a sound half between a laugh and a scream.

British Dictionary definitions for sound (1 of 5)

noun

a periodic disturbance in the pressure or density of a fluid or in the elastic strain of a solid, produced by a vibrating object. It has a velocity in air at sea level at 0°C of 331 metres per second (741 miles per hour) and travels as longitudinal waves
(as modifier)a sound wave

(modifier) of or relating to radio as distinguished from televisionsound broadcasting; sound radio

the sensation produced by such a periodic disturbance in the organs of hearing

anything that can be heard

a particular instance, quality, or type of soundthe sound of running water

volume or quality of sounda radio with poor sound

the area or distance over which something can be heardto be born within the sound of Big Ben

the impression or implication of somethingI don’t like the sound of that

phonetics the auditory effect produced by a specific articulation or set of related articulations

(often plural) slang music, esp rock, jazz, or pop

verb

to cause (something, such as an instrument) to make a sound or (of an instrument, etc) to emit a sound

to announce or be announced by a soundto sound the alarm

(intr) (of a sound) to be heard

(intr) to resonate with a certain quality or intensityto sound loud

(copula) to give the impression of being as specified when read, heard, etcto sound reasonable

(tr) to pronounce distinctly or audiblyto sound one’s consonants

(intr usually foll by in) law to have the essential quality or nature (of)an action sounding in damages

Derived forms of sound

soundable, adjective

Word Origin for sound

C13: from Old French soner to make a sound, from Latin sonāre, from sonus a sound

British Dictionary definitions for sound (2 of 5)

adjective

free from damage, injury, decay, etc

firm; solid; substantiala sound basis

financially safe or stablea sound investment

showing good judgment or reasoning; sensible; wisesound advice

valid, logical, or justifiablea sound argument

holding approved beliefs; ethically correct; upright; honest

(of sleep) deep; peaceful; unbroken

thorough; completea sound examination

British informal excellent

law (of a title, etc) free from defect; legally valid

constituting a valid and justifiable application of correct principles; orthodoxsound theology

logic

(of a deductive argument) valid
(of an inductive argument) according with whatever principles ensure the high probability of the truth of the conclusion given the truth of the premises
another word for consistent (def. 5b)

adverb

soundly; deeply: now archaic except when applied to sleep

Derived forms of sound

soundly, adverbsoundness, noun

Word Origin for sound

Old English sund; related to Old Saxon gisund, Old High German gisunt

British Dictionary definitions for sound (3 of 5)

verb

to measure the depth of (a well, the sea, etc) by lowering a plumb line, by sonar, etc

to seek to discover (someone’s views, etc), as by questioning

(intr) (of a whale, etc) to dive downwards swiftly and deeply

med

to probe or explore (a bodily cavity or passage) by means of a sound
to examine (a patient) by means of percussion and auscultation

noun

med an instrument for insertion into a bodily cavity or passage to dilate strictures, dislodge foreign material, etc

Word Origin for sound

C14: from Old French sonder, from sonde sounding line, probably of Germanic origin; related to Old English sundgyrd sounding pole, Old Norse sund strait, sound 4; see swim

British Dictionary definitions for sound (4 of 5)

noun

a relatively narrow channel between two larger areas of sea or between an island and the mainland

an inlet or deep bay of the sea

the air bladder of a fish

Word Origin for sound

Old English sund swimming, narrow sea; related to Middle Low German sunt strait; see sound ³

British Dictionary definitions for sound (5 of 5)

noun

the Sound a strait between SW Sweden and Zealand (Denmark), linking the Kattegat with the Baltic: busy shipping lane; spanned by a bridge in 2000. Length of the strait: 113 km (70 miles). Narrowest point: 5 km (3 miles)Danish name: Øresund Swedish name: Öresund

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Scientific definitions for sound (1 of 2)

A type of longitudinal wave that originates as the vibration of a medium (such as a person’s vocal cords or a guitar string) and travels through gases, liquids, and elastic solids as variations of pressure and density. The loudness of a sound perceived by the ear depends on the amplitude of the sound wave and is measured in decibels, while its pitch depends on its frequency, measured in hertz.

The sensation produced in the organs of hearing by waves of this type. See Note at ultrasound.

Scientific definitions for sound (2 of 2)

A long, wide inlet of the ocean, often parallel to the coast. Long Island Sound, between Long Island and the coast of New England, is an example.

A long body of water, wider than a strait, that connects larger bodies of water.

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Other Idioms and Phrases with sound

In addition to the idioms beginning with sound

sound as a bell
sound bite
sound off
sound out

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Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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Inflections of ‘sound‘ (adj):

sounder: adj comparative

soundest: adj superlative

sound¹ /saʊnd/USA pronunciation
n.

the sensation produced by vibrations that stimulate the nerves of the ear and can be heard:[uncountable]Sound travels at speeds slower than light.
the particular effect produced by a certain source on one’s hearing:[countable]the sound of fire engines.
a noise, a word or part of a word produced by the voice, a musical tone, etc.:[countable]had trouble pronouncing the ö and ä sounds in Swedish.
Music, Music and Dance a musical style characteristic of a certain group of performers:[countable]the Motown sound.
the quality of an event, letter, etc., as it affects a person:[countable* usually singular;usually: the + ~ + of + object]I don’t like the sound of that report.
the distance within which something can be heard:[countable]dozens of people within the sound of his voice.
meaningless noise:[uncountable]all sound and fury.

to (cause to) give off sound: [~ + object]Sound the alarm.[no object]The alarm sounded.
to give a certain impression when heard or read:[not: be + ~-ing* ~ + adjective/like/as if/as though]His voice sounded strange. The engine backfire sounded like a gunshot. That procedure sounds as if it will work.
to give forth (a sound):[~ + object]The oboe sounded an A.
to order by a sound:[~ + object]The bugle sounded retreat.
sound off, [Informal.][no object]
- to call out one’s name, as at a roll call.
- to call out the rhythm as one marches in formation.
- to speak frankly, indiscreetly, or too angrily:Quit sounding off about everything.
sound out, to pronounce (a sound of a language), esp. carefully: [~ + out + object]to sound out the letters one after the other.[~ + object + out]If you don’t know the word, sound it out.

sound•less, adj. See -son-.

sound² /saʊnd/USA pronunciation
adj., -er, -est, adv.
adj.

Medicinefree from injury, damage, or disease;
in good condition;
healthy:a sound body.
financially strong, secure, or reliable:a sound investment.
sensible;
valid:sound judgment.
of solid character;
upright or honorable:sound values.
uninterrupted and untroubled;
deep:woke up from a sound sleep.
vigorous, thorough, or severe:a sound thrashing.

adv.

deeply;
thoroughly:She was sound asleep.

sound•ly, adv.: The team was soundly defeated.
sound•ness, n. [uncountable]

sound³ /saʊnd/USA pronunciation
v.

Nautical, Naval Terms[~ + object] to measure the depth of (water, a deep hole, etc.) by letting down a lead weight at the end of a line.
to ask for an opinion from (someone), by indirect ways: [~ + object + out]Let’s sound him out about the reorganization plan.[~ + out + object]Always sound out your spouse before buying something expensive.
[no object] to plunge downward or dive, such as a whale.

sound•ing, n. [countable]to take a sounding.

sound⁴ /saʊnd/USA pronunciation
n.

a narrow passage of water between larger bodies of water or between the mainland and an island: [countable]long sounds along the coast.[used as part of a proper noun]Long Island Sound.
an inlet or arm of the sea: [countable]a coastline of small, enclosed sounds.[used as part of a proper noun]Puget Sound.

sound¹
(sound),USA pronunciation n.

the sensation produced by stimulation of the organs of hearing by vibrations transmitted through the air or other medium.
Physicsmechanical vibrations transmitted through an elastic medium, traveling in air at a speed of approximately 1087 ft. (331 m) per second at sea level.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause:the sound of music.
any auditory effect;
any audible vibrational disturbance:all kinds of sounds.
a noise, vocal utterance, musical tone, or the like:the sounds from the next room.
Music, Music and Dancea distinctive, characteristic, or recognizable musical style, as from a particular performer, orchestra, or type of arrangement:the big-band sound.
Phonetics
- See speech sound.
- the audible result of an utterance or portion of an utterance:the s-sound in «slight»; the sound ofm in «mere.»
Physicsthe auditory effect of sound waves as transmitted or recorded by a particular system of sound reproduction:the sound of a stereophonic recording.
the quality of an event, letter, etc., as it affects a person:This report has a bad sound.
the distance within which the noise of something may be heard.
mere noise, without meaning:all sound and fury.
[Archaic.]a report or rumor;
news;
tidings.

v.i.

to make or emit a sound.
to give forth a sound as a call or summons:The bugle sounded as the troops advanced.
to be heard, as a sound.
to convey a certain impression when heard or read:to sound strange.
to give a specific sound:to sound loud.
to give the appearance of being;
seem:The report sounds true.
Lawto have as its basis or foundation (usually fol. by in):His action sounds in contract.

v.t.

to cause to make or emit a sound:to sound a bell.
to give forth (a sound):The oboe sounded an A.
to announce, order, or direct by or as by a sound:The bugle sounded retreat. His speech sounded a warning to aggressor nations.
to utter audibly, pronounce, or express:to sound each letter.
to examine by percussion or auscultation:to sound a patient’s chest.
sound off, [Informal.]
- to call out one’s name, as at military roll call.
- to speak freely or frankly, esp. to complain in such a manner.
- to exaggerate;
  boast:Has he been sounding off about his golf game again?

Latin sonāre, derivative of sonus
Old French suner
Latin sonus; (verb, verbal) Middle English sounen
Anglo-French (Old French son)
(noun, nominal) Middle English soun 1250–1300

sound′a•ble, adj.

1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged Sound, noise, tone refer to something heard.
Sound and noise are often used interchangeably for anything perceived by means of hearing.
Sound, however, is more general in application, being used for anything within earshot:the sound of running water.Noise, caused by irregular vibrations, is more properly applied to a loud, discordant, or unpleasant sound:the noise of shouting.Tone is applied to a musical sound having a certain quality, resonance, and pitch.

sound²
(sound),USA pronunciation adj., -er, -est, adv.

adj.

Medicinefree from injury, damage, defect, disease, etc.;
in good condition;
healthy;
robust:a sound heart; a sound mind.
financially strong, secure, or reliable:a sound business; sound investments.
competent, sensible, or valid:sound judgment.
having no defect as to truth, justice, wisdom, or reason:sound advice.
of substantial or enduring character:sound moral values.
following in a systematic pattern without any apparent defect in logic:sound reasoning.
uninterrupted and untroubled;
deep:sound sleep.
vigorous, thorough, or severe:a sound thrashing.
free from moral defect or weakness;
upright, honest, or good;
honorable;
loyal.
Lawhaving no legal defect:a sound title to property.
Religiontheologically correct or orthodox, as doctrines or a theologian.

adv.

deeply;
thoroughly:sound asleep.

1150–1200; Middle English sund, Old English gesund (see y-); cognate with Dutch gezond, German gesund

sound′ly, adv.
sound′ness, n.

1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged unharmed, whole, hale, unbroken, hardy.
2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged solvent.
4, 6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged valid, rational, logical.

sound³
(sound),USA pronunciation v.t.

Nautical, Naval Termsto measure or try the depth of (water, a deep hole, etc.) by letting down a lead or plummet at the end of a line, or by some equivalent means.
Nautical, Naval Termsto measure (depth) in such a manner, as at sea.
Nautical, Naval Termsto examine or test (the bottom, as of the sea or a deep hole) with a lead that brings up adhering bits of matter.
to examine or investigate;
seek to fathom or ascertain:to sound a person’s views.
to seek to elicit the views or sentiments of (a person) by indirect inquiries, suggestive allusions, etc. (often fol. by out):Why not sound him out about working for us?
Surgeryto examine, as the urinary bladder, with a sound.

v.i.

Nautical, Naval Termsto use the lead and line or some other device for measuring depth, as at sea.
Nautical, Naval Termsto go down or touch bottom, as a lead.
to plunge downward or dive, as a whale.
to make investigation;
seek information, esp. by indirect inquiries.

Surgerya long, slender instrument for sounding or exploring body cavities or canals.

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Old French sonder to plumb, derivative of sonde sounding line
Middle English sounden 1300–50

sound′a•ble, adj.

sound⁴
(sound),USA pronunciation n.

a relatively narrow passage of water between larger bodies of water or between the mainland and an island:Long Island Sound.
an inlet, arm, or recessed portion of the sea:Puget Sound.
the air bladder of a fish.

bef. 900; Middle English; Old English sund act of swimming; akin to swim

Sound
(sound),USA pronunciation n.

Place Names The, a strait between SW Sweden and Zealand, connecting the Kattegat and the Baltic. 87 mi. (140 km) long;
3–30 mi. (5–48 km) wide. Swedish and Danish, Oresund.

sound /saʊnd/ n

a periodic disturbance in the pressure or density of a fluid or in the elastic strain of a solid, produced by a vibrating object. It has a velocity in air at sea level at 0°C of 331 metres per second (741 miles per hour) and travels as longitudinal waves
(as modifier): a sound wave
the sensation produced by such a periodic disturbance in the organs of hearing
anything that can be heard
a particular instance, quality, or type of sound: the sound of running water
volume or quality of sound: a radio with poor sound
the area or distance over which something can be heard: to be born within the sound of Big Ben
the impression or implication of something: I don’t like the sound of that
(often plural) slang music, esp rock, jazz, or pop

to cause (something, such as an instrument) to make a sound or (of an instrument, etc) to emit a sound
to announce or be announced by a sound: to sound the alarm
(intransitive) (of a sound) to be heard
(intransitive) to resonate with a certain quality or intensity: to sound loud
(copula) to give the impression of being as specified when read, heard, etc: to sound reasonable
(transitive) to pronounce distinctly or audibly: to sound one’s consonants

Etymology: 13th Century: from Old French soner to make a sound, from Latin sonāre, from sonus a sound

ˈsoundable adj

sound /saʊnd/ adj

free from damage, injury, decay, etc
firm; solid; substantial: a sound basis
financially safe or stable: a sound investment
showing good judgment or reasoning; sensible; wise: sound advice
valid, logical, or justifiable: a sound argument
holding approved beliefs; ethically correct; upright; honest
(of sleep) deep; peaceful; unbroken
thorough; complete: a sound examination

adv

soundly; deeply: now archaic except when applied to sleep

Etymology: Old English sund; related to Old Saxon gisund, Old High German gisunt

ˈsoundly adv ˈsoundness n

sound /saʊnd/ vb

to measure the depth of (a well, the sea, etc) by lowering a plumb line, by sonar, etc
to seek to discover (someone’s views, etc), as by questioning
(intransitive) (of a whale, etc) to dive downwards swiftly and deeply
to probe or explore (a bodily cavity or passage) by means of a sound
to examine (a patient) by means of percussion and auscultation

an instrument for insertion into a bodily cavity or passage to dilate strictures, dislodge foreign material, etc

See also sound outEtymology: 14th Century: from Old French sonder, from sonde sounding line, probably of Germanic origin; related to Old English sundgyrd sounding pole, Old Norse sund strait, sound⁴; see swim

sound /saʊnd/ n

a relatively narrow channel between two larger areas of sea or between an island and the mainland
an inlet or deep bay of the sea
the air bladder of a fish

Etymology: Old English sund swimming, narrow sea; related to Middle Low German sunt strait; see sound³

Sound /saʊnd/ n

the Sound ⇒ a strait between SW Sweden and Zealand (Denmark), linking the Kattegat with the Baltic: busy shipping lane; spanned by a bridge in 2000. Length of the strait: 113 km (70 miles). Narrowest point: 5 km (3 miles)
Danish name: Øresund
Swedish name: Öresund

‘sound‘ also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):