noun

vibration

veye-BRAY-shuhn

noun

A rapid, repeated back-and-forth movement, or the state of shaking in this way.

"The vibration from the machinery could be felt through the floor."

"Engineers measured the vibration of the bridge under heavy traffic."

(informal) A sensed atmosphere or feeling given off by a person or situation.

"She picked up on some odd vibrations as soon as she walked in."

How to Use Vibration

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA rapid shaking motion, or informally, a sensed mood or feeling.

Common pairings

feel the vibration good vibrations vibration from the engine

vibrations plural

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The _____ from the machinery could be felt through the floor.

From Latin vibratio, "a shaking or brandishing," from vibrare, "to vibrate."

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