1. to make a deep sound expressing pain, distress, or annoyance
2. to complain about something
Usage: informal
3. to make a creaking or straining sound under pressure or weight

1. a deep sound made to express pain, distress, or annoyance

Examples

• He groaned when he saw the pile of homework.
• The patient groaned in pain after the surgery.
• Stop groaning about the weather and enjoy the day.
• The old floorboards groaned under their weight.
• She let out a groan of frustration.
• The tree branches groaned in the strong wind.
• His groan could be heard from across the room.