noun
- loud, high-pitched cries expressing fear, pain, excitement, or anger
Usage: plural of scream
verb
- cries out loudly in a high-pitched voice, typically from fear, pain, or excitement
Usage: third person singular present of scream
Examples
- The children’s screams of delight echoed from the playground.
- We heard screams coming from the haunted house.
- She screams whenever she sees a spider.
- The crowd screams with excitement at every touchdown.
- His screams for help were heard by the rescue team.
- The baby screams when she’s hungry.
- The roller coaster made everyone scream with joy.