Word of the week - Monday, 25th August 2025

Onomatopoeia

This week's word is onomatopoeia.

Definition

Onomatopoeia is when a word sounds like the thing it describes, like buzz, bang, or meow.

Usage/examples

About this series

"Word of the week" is a series that I'll be (trying to!) post semi-regularly. I'll choose words that I find interesting or have recently come across.