Looking for the meaning of the word WOW in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of WOW with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Wow
Speech Type: Interjection
Etymology:
natural exclamation: first recorded in Scots in the early 16th century
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
waʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
expressing astonishment or admiration
Short Definition:expressing astonishment or admiration
Examples:- ‘Wow!’ he cried enthusiastically
Variant Forms:
- wowee
Word: Wow
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
waʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a sensational success
Short Definition:sensational success
Examples:- your play's a wow
Word: Wow
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
waʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
impress and excite (someone) greatly
Short Definition:impress and excite someone greatly
Examples:- they wowed audiences on their recent British tour
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