I. groan 1 /ɡrəʊn $ ɡroʊn/ BrE AmE verb
[ Language: Old English ; Origin: granian ]
1 . [intransitive] to make a long deep sound because you are in pain, upset, or disappointed, or because something is very enjoyable SYN moan :
The kids all groaned when I switched off the TV.
groan with
As she kissed him, Gary groaned with pleasure.
Richard’s jokes make you groan rather than laugh.
2 . [intransitive and transitive] to complain about something SYN moan :
I’m tired of him moaning and groaning all the time.
‘It’s too hot!’ he groaned.
3 . [transitive] to make a low deep sound SYN moan :
The old tree groaned in the wind.
4 . [intransitive] if a table groans with food, there is a very large amount of food on it
II. groan 2 BrE AmE noun [countable]
1 . a long deep sound that you make when you are in pain or do not want to do something SYN moan :
Casey let out a groan of protest.
2 . literary a long low deep sound:
The door opened with a groan.