screamer

noun

scream·er ˈskrē-mər

Synonyms of screamer next

: one that screams

: any of a small family (Anhimidae) of South American wetland birds having a large body, long legs, and spurred wings

: a sensationally startling headline

Examples of screamer in a Sentence

The batter hit a screamer right at the shortstop. She kicked a screamer into the net. My last computer was pretty fast, but this one's a real screamer. Don't startle her—she's a screamer.

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Minnesota equalized in the sixth minute on a ridiculous goal by Kelvin Yeboah, who hit a screamer into the upper corner. —

Paul Tenorio, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024 In Dallas, Fermin scored a screamer in El Clasico against Real Madrid and hasn't shifted from the main squad since. —

Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 The movie earned her an Oscar nomination — and a reputation as one of Hollywood’s greatest screamers. —

Victoria Edel, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Entertainment Weekly's watchlist features throwback teen screamers and recent smash hits. —

James Mercadante, Cori Chapman, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for screamer