reecho

or re-ech·o

[ ree-ek-oh ]

verb (used without object)

, re·ech·oed, re·ech·o·ing.

1. to echo back, as a sound.
2. to give back an echo; resound.

verb (used with object)

, re·ech·oed, re·ech·o·ing.

1. to echo back.
2. to repeat like an echo.

noun

, plural re·ech·oes.

1. a repeated echo.

Word History and Origins

Origin of reecho¹

First recorded in 1580–90; re- + echo

Example Sentences

As he spoke, his voice echoed and re-echoed and reechoed again, mixing its sound with the buzz of activity all around them.

From Literature

Deep in them we can hear subterranean rivers rushing off through the netherworld, and our voices echo and reecho through the halls.

From Literature

The woods and hilltops reechoed to ax blows, as great trees were felled for ship timber.

From Project Gutenberg

This declaration is echoed by Arnold, and reechoed by Barrows.

From Project Gutenberg

A thousand voices reechoed: "For my life's sake," and the sound drew nearer, encircling him closer and closer, till he could hardly draw breath.

From Project Gutenberg