1. a speech sound made by blocking or restricting the flow of air through the mouth
Usage: linguistics
2. a letter of the alphabet representing such a sound

1. in agreement or harmony with something
Usage: formal

Examples

• The letter ‘b’ is a consonant.
• She struggled to pronounce the consonant sounds in the foreign language.
• The word ‘strength’ has several consonants in a row.
• His actions were consonant with his stated beliefs.
• The new policy is consonant with our company values.
• Most English words begin with a consonant rather than a vowel.