{"id":3346,"date":"2011-10-04T09:59:11","date_gmt":"2011-10-04T01:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vappingo.com\/word-blog\/?p=3346"},"modified":"2024-06-05T10:15:38","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T10:15:38","slug":"101-examples-of-onomatopoeia-in-sentences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vappingo.com\/word-blog\/101-examples-of-onomatopoeia-in-sentences\/","title":{"rendered":"101 Examples of Onomatopoeia in Sentences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Onomatopoeia is a word or group of words that, when spoken aloud, imitates the sound it produces. Onomatopoeia is extremely useful in written English because it helps authors to describe sounds accurately and makes writing much more lively and interesting. Here is a comprehensive list of 101 <strong>examples of onomatopoeia in sentences<\/strong>. In each example, the onomatopoeias are underlined.<\/p>\n<h3>Examples of Onomatopoeia in Sentences<\/h3>\n<p>1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 On my first morning on the farm, I was awoken suddenly by the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">cock-a-doodle-do<\/span> of the resident rooster.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ticktock, ticktock<\/span>\u2026 the sound of the clock was all that could be heard in the hospital waiting room.<\/p>\n<p>3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I ordered online proofreading services with the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">click<\/span> of a mouse.<\/p>\n<p>4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I knew we had finally left the city when I could hear the gentle <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">moo<\/span> of the cows in the field.<\/p>\n<p>5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Quack, quack <\/span>went the ducks as we threw them our stale bread.<\/p>\n<p>6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Zip!<\/span> My dress was fastened and I was finally ready for the wedding.<\/p>\n<p>7)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It was lovely to wake up to the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">tweet<\/span> of the birds outside my bedroom window.<\/p>\n<p>8)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cCompliments to the chef,\u201d roared the giant as he let out a huge <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">belch<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1080px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-3346-1\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" autoplay preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vappingo.com\/word-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ai-Essay-Generation-Tools.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vappingo.com\/word-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ai-Essay-Generation-Tools.mp4\">https:\/\/www.vappingo.com\/word-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ai-Essay-Generation-Tools.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>9)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 My teeth were <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">chattering<\/span> as we waited in the freezing cold for the bus to arrive.<\/p>\n<p>10) I could hear their <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">buzzing<\/span>, so I knew there was a bee\u2019s nest around here somewhere.<\/p>\n<p>11) Please do not <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">beep<\/span> your horn after dark.<\/p>\n<p>12) <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Yuk<\/span>! That cheese stinks.<\/p>\n<p>13) The dog <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">sniffed<\/span> the air; he could smell meat.<\/p>\n<p>14) The pig <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">squealed<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>15) I love the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">crunchy<\/span> texture of fresh lettuce.<\/p>\n<p>16) I couldn\u2019t sleep. All I could hear was the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">drip, drip, drip<\/span> of the faulty faucet.<\/p>\n<p>17) <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Baa, baa<\/span> whaled the sheep as the rain began to pour.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8881 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vappingo.com\/word-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Onomatopoeia-Superhero-Comic-English-Poster-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"pew, pew... example of onomatopoeia\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vappingo.com\/word-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Onomatopoeia-Superhero-Comic-English-Poster-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.vappingo.com\/word-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Onomatopoeia-Superhero-Comic-English-Poster-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.vappingo.com\/word-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Onomatopoeia-Superhero-Comic-English-Poster-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vappingo.com\/word-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Onomatopoeia-Superhero-Comic-English-Poster-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/www.vappingo.com\/word-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Onomatopoeia-Superhero-Comic-English-Poster-1448x2048.jpg 1448w, https:\/\/www.vappingo.com\/word-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Onomatopoeia-Superhero-Comic-English-Poster.jpg 1587w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>18) I snapped my fingers in time to the beat of the music.<\/p>\n<p>19) I didn\u2019t see the warning sign and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">bumped<\/span> my head on the low doorframe.<\/p>\n<p>20) The loud <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">boom<\/span> of the fireworks scared the dog.<\/p>\n<p>21) The bird <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">fluttered<\/span> his wings and flew from the cage.<\/p>\n<p>22) <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Yikes!<\/span> That was a close shave.<\/p>\n<p>23) I was awoken with a start with the loud <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">bleep<\/span> of my alarm clock.<\/p>\n<p>24) The cat purred as I gently stroked his fur.<\/p>\n<p>25) The magician waved his wand and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">poof,<\/span> a rabbit appeared.<\/p>\n<p>26) The blinds <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">rattled<\/span> as the wind grew fiercer.<\/p>\n<p>27) The robbers\u2019 car screeched around the corner as they attempted to escape the police.<\/p>\n<p>28) I couldn\u2019t wait to escape the cold and sit by a warm, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">crackling<\/span> fire.<\/p>\n<p>29) The lion let out a loud <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">roar<\/span> as the ringmaster <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">cracked<\/span> his whip.<\/p>\n<p>If you find this list interesting, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vappingo.com\/word-blog\/101-examples-of-hyperbole\/\">examples of hyperbole<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>30) The steaks <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">sizzled<\/span> on the barbeque.<\/p>\n<p>31) We <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">clapped<\/span> our hands it time with the music.<\/p>\n<p>32) The dog <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">barked<\/span> as the postman approached the gate.<\/p>\n<p>33) The mud <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">bubbled<\/span> on the surface of the bog.<\/p>\n<p>34) The girl screamed: \u201c<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Eek<\/span>!\u201d as the mouse ran from under her bed.<\/p>\n<p>35) The bells of the church <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">clanged<\/span> to announce the start of the service.<\/p>\n<p>36) He fell off the slide and landed on the floor with a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">thump<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>37) The ball <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">whizzed<\/span> past my ear and into the catcher\u2019s mitt.<\/p>\n<p>38) <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Shh!<\/span> No talking in the library please.<\/p>\n<p>39) The train made a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">choo-choo<\/span> sound and smoke billowed from its chimney.<\/p>\n<p>40) I heard a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">knock<\/span> at the door.<\/p>\n<p>41) He <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">murmured<\/span> the words, \u201cI\u2019m sorry,\u201d but I didn\u2019t believe he really was.<\/p>\n<p>42) The machine <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">whirred<\/span> to a standstill.<\/p>\n<p>43) He <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">slashed<\/span> his ex-girlfriend\u2019s tires and felt a strong surge of guilt.<\/p>\n<p>44) <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Tsk,tsk,tsk<\/span>, you really shouldn\u2019t be eating in class.<\/p>\n<p>45) I trembled as the door slowly <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">creaked<\/span> open.<\/p>\n<p>46) The owl <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">hooted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>47) Is there a possibility that this year we will hear the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">pitter-patter<\/span> of tiny feet?<\/p>\n<p>48) The dog <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">splashed<\/span> around in the water, he was clearly having a lot of fun.<\/p>\n<p>49) I listened to the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">rustle<\/span> of the leaves in the trees and I knew autumn had arrived.<\/p>\n<p>50) The old man hummed his favorite tune and the passers-by smiled.<\/p>\n<p>51) <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Swoosh<\/span>, the basketball flew smoothly through the net and the game was won.<\/p>\n<p>52) <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Clang, clang<\/span> went the bell, reminding us all that it was time for school.<\/p>\n<p>53) <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ding, dong<\/span>, there was someone at the door.<\/p>\n<p>54) Don\u2019t forget to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">flush<\/span> the toilet before leaving the bathroom.<\/p>\n<p>55) <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Whoop, whoop<\/span>! The gorgeous girl at the cinema gave me her phone number.<\/p>\n<p>56) <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ugh<\/span>, that cough syrup tastes disgusting.<\/p>\n<p>57) <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Phew!<\/span> I only just made it on time.<\/p>\n<p>58) I know when the teacher is approaching because I can hear the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">jangle<\/span> of her bracelets.<\/p>\n<p>59) <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Huh<\/span>?\u00a0 Could you speak up please?<\/p>\n<p>60) If we all help, the house will be clean faster than you can <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">click<\/span> your fingers.<\/p>\n<p>61) Scrooge is famous for saying: \u201c<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Bah, hum<\/span> bug.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>62) I dropped the medicine into the glass and it <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">fizzled<\/span> until it dissolved.<\/p>\n<p>63) <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ouch<\/span>!\u00a0 You just stepped on my toe.<\/p>\n<p>64) I had second thoughts about visiting Joe when his dog started to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">growl<\/span> at me.<\/p>\n<p>65) The <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">twang <\/span>of the banjo string hurt my ears.<\/p>\n<p>66) <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ahem!<\/span> I can hear everything you are saying about me.<\/p>\n<p>67) Please <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">whisper<\/span> while you are in the library.<\/p>\n<p>68) I <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">gurgled<\/span> the mouthwash as the dentist had instructed.<\/p>\n<p>69) I could hear the dog <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">whine<\/span> as I closed the door and I felt terribly guilty about leaving him on his own.<\/p>\n<p>70) You scared me when you shouted, \u201c<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">boo.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>71) He <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">whipped<\/span> out his magic wand and cast an amazing spell.<\/p>\n<p>72) I wish you wouldn\u2019t <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">slurp<\/span> your drink like that.<\/p>\n<p>73) Your dog <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">barks<\/span> all night, can you try and keep him quiet please.<\/p>\n<p>74) \u201cYou will never beat me at tennis,\u201d he <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">snorted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>75) I wish you wouldn\u2019t mumble your words, I can\u2019t understand what you\u2019re saying.<\/p>\n<p>76) <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ow<\/span>! That hurt.<\/p>\n<p>77) <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Shuffle<\/span> the cards again.<\/p>\n<p>78) As she sat in the chair, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">kerplunk<\/span> it collapsed.<\/p>\n<p>79) Drink some water to help stop your <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">hiccups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>80) The champagne tickled her nose and made her <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">giggle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>81) There was a loud <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">vroom<\/span> as he revved the engine.<\/p>\n<p>82) He <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">tapped<\/span> loudly on the windowpane.<\/p>\n<p>83) <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Splat,<\/span> the ink spilled onto the book and ruined the page.<\/p>\n<p>84) She <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">popped<\/span> the balloon with a pin.<\/p>\n<p>85) The snakes in the pit <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">hissed<\/span> menacingly.<\/p>\n<p>86) The <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">tinkle<\/span> of the rain could be heard in the distance and we knew it was coming our way.<\/p>\n<p>87) I took her shopping but she <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">moaned<\/span> throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p>88) <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Zap<\/span>! The ghosts were eradicated with the laser gun.<\/p>\n<p>89) Please do not <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">gargle<\/span> with your water like that; drink it properly.<\/p>\n<p>90) The water <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">gushed <\/span>down the stream to the waterfall.<\/p>\n<p>91) Someone shut that dog up! I&#8217;m tired of her <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">yapping<\/span> at us all day.<\/p>\n<p>92) I <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">gobbled<\/span> down my food as quickly as I could so that I could go and play football.<\/p>\n<p>93) The <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">ding<\/span>-dong of the doorbell is not loud enough.<\/p>\n<p>94) We heard the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">tlot<\/span>&#8211;<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">tlot <\/span>of the horse\u2019s hooves.<\/p>\n<p>95) I <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">squashed<\/span> the snail when I stood on it by accident.<\/p>\n<p>96) The wolf <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">howled <\/span>at the moon.<\/p>\n<p>97) For breakfast he had a cereal that went &#8220;<em>snap, crackle and pop<\/em>&#8221; as he poured on the milk.<\/p>\n<p>98) A door banged and someone sneezed &#8220;<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">atishoo.<\/span>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>99) The crowd <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">murmured<\/span> as the judge announced the verdict.<\/p>\n<p>100) Meow <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">purred<\/span> the cat.<\/p>\n<p>101) Boing went the bouncy ball!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Can you think of any examples of onomatopoeia in sentences? Leave a comment and share them with us all.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for more examples of rhetorical language, take a look at our great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vappingo.com\/word-blog\/great-examples-of-neologisms\/\">examples of neologisms<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Onomatopoeia is a word or group of words that, when spoken aloud, imitates the sound it produces. Onomatopoeia is extremely useful in written English because it helps authors to describe sounds accurately and makes writing much more lively and interesting. Here is a comprehensive list of 101 examples of onomatopoeia in sentences. 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