Question 1

What does "drown out" mean?

Accepted Answer

To make a sound or voice impossible to hear because of a louder noise.

Question 2

How do you use "drown out" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

The roar of the crowd drowned out the referee's whistle.

Question 3

Is "drown out" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"drown out" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Most commonly used with sounds, voices, or music. Also used figuratively when one thing is so dominant it prevents another from being noticed or considered. Very common in journalistic and everyday language.

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