Definition of "onomatopoeias" [onomatopoeias]

• Plural form of onomatopoeia. (noun)

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• "Here was the situation, as I recounted it to myself: somehow, I was trapped in some unearthly dimension where Baltimore, actor Emilio Estevez, and myself had somehow collided in a big cartoon scrum complete with onomatopoeias and clouds of dust."
• "Needless to say, I have a special place in my heart for onomatopoeias 1: the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (as buzz, hiss) 2: the use of words whose sound suggests the sense (thank you Merriam-Webster)."
• "To see a few of my favorite onomatopoeias, take a peek at this guide …"