The meaning of GROAN is to utter a deep moan indicative of pain, grief, or annoyance. How to use groan in a sentence.

GROAN definition: 1. a deep, long sound showing great pain or unhappiness: 2. a complaining noise or phrase: 3. to…. Learn more.

a deep, mournful sound of pain or grief: the groans of a woman in labor; a grating or creaking sound due to burdening with a great weight: the groan of a heavy-laden ship navigating a turbulent ocean

A groan is a sound of pain or disapproval that doesn't consist of words, usually heard after homework is assigned or bad jokes are told.

a deep grating or creaking sound due to a sudden or continued overburdening, as with a great weight: We heard the groan of the ropes as the crane lowered the heavy cargo into the ship's hold.

If you groan something, you say it in a low, unhappy voice. 'My leg–I think it's broken,' Eric groaned. [VERB with quote]

Definition of groan verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 14, 2025 · groan (plural groans) A low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief. A low, guttural sound uttered in frustration, disapproval, or ecstasy. (of an object) A low creaking sound from applied …

GROAN meaning: 1 : to make a deep sound because of pain or some strong emotion (such as grief or disappointment); 2 : to say (something that expresses annoyance or unhappiness)

GROAN definition: a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief. See examples of groan used in a sentence.