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vibration

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /vaɪˈbreɪʃən/

Forms: vibrations

vibration means: A quick movement back and forth, often repeated, that can produce sound or shaking.

noun

QUICK MOVEMENTB2

A quick movement back and forth, often repeated, that can produce sound or shaking.

  • I felt a vibration in the floor.
  • The engine's vibrations made the windows shake.
  • Each vibration of the string helps produce sound.

Similar words: oscillation, shaking

Common phrases: engine vibration, feel a vibration, sound vibration

SOCIAL FEELINGC1

A feeling that a person or social situation is pleasant or unpleasant.

  • There were good vibrations at the party.
  • I felt bad vibrations between the two friends.
  • The group gave off warm, positive vibrations.

How to use it: vibrations from someone/something (I got good vibrations from the people at the party.)

Similar words: vibe, feeling, atmosphere

Common phrases: good vibrations, bad vibrations, positive vibrations

Questions about vibration

What does vibration mean?

A quick movement back and forth, often repeated, that can produce sound or shaking.

What is vibration in other languages?

Türkçe: titreşim · Español: vibración · Français: vibration · Deutsch: Vibration · Italiano: vibrazione · 日本語: 振動

How do you pronounce vibration?

It is pronounced /vaɪˈbreɪʃən/.

How do you use vibration in a sentence?

I felt a vibration in the floor. The engine's vibrations made the windows shake.

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