baa - Meaning, Image, Examples & Etymology - Learn English Visually

baa

|baa|

🇺🇸

/bæ/

🇬🇧

/bɑː/

sheep's bleat

Etymology

Etymology Information

'baa' originates from the imitation of the natural sound made by sheep and goats.

Historical Evolution

The word 'baa' has remained largely unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception as an onomatopoeic term.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant the sound made by sheep or goats, and this meaning has remained consistent over time.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the bleating sound made by a sheep or goat.

The baa of the sheep was heard across the field.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to make the bleating sound characteristic of sheep or goats.

The lambs began to baa as they searched for their mother.

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Last updated: 2025/06/03 13:59