stridor (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈstɹɑjɾɹ̩/
Definition
stridor means a harsh, shrill, unpleasant noise. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The article uses stridor to mean a harsh, shrill, unpleasant noise.
The teacher asked students to find stridor in the reading.
Check the words around stridor to choose the right meaning.
How to Use stridor
- a/the stridor (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a stridor."
- stridor in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked stridor in context before translating it."
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