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

GROAN meaning: 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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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

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)

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

Definition of groan. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.