Cheering
/ˈtʃɪərɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo express great joy, approval, or encouragement with shouts.
/ˈtʃɪərɪŋ/
To shout enthusiastically.
The fans were cheering for their favorite team.
💡 Simply: It's like shouting 'Yay!' really loudly because you're super happy or excited about something. Think of a cheering crowd at a soccer game!
👶 For kids: Saying 'hooray!' really loud!
More Examples
They cheered when the winner was announced.
How It's Used
"The crowd was cheering wildly as their team scored."
"The audience cheered enthusiastically after the performer's breathtaking act."
The act or sound of people shouting excitedly.
/ˈtʃɪərɪŋ/
The sound of enthusiastic shouts.
The cheering was so loud it hurt my ears.
💡 Simply: It's the loud happy noise a crowd makes when they're excited, like when a team scores a goal!
👶 For kids: A happy loud noise!
More Examples
We could hear the cheering from blocks away.
How It's Used
"The cheering was deafening."
From "cheer," ultimately from Old French *chérir, meaning "to cherish, endear."
The word 'cheering' has maintained consistent positive connotations throughout its history.
Memory tip
Imagine the sound of a lively crowd at a sporting event.