interjection
noun
in·ter·jec·tion ˌin-tər-ˈjek-shən 
1
: an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as
a
: a word or phrase used in exclamation (such as Heavens! Dear me!)
b
: a cry or inarticulate utterance (such as Alas! ouch! phooey! ugh!) expressing an emotion
2
a
: the act of uttering exclamations : ejaculation
b
: the act of putting in between : interposition
3
: something that is interjected or that interrupts
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What is an interjection?
An interjection is a word or phrase that is grammatically independent from the words around it, and mainly expresses feeling rather than meaning.
Oh, what a beautiful house!
Uh-oh, this looks bad.
Well, it's time to say good night.
Actually, um, it's not my dog.
Shoot. I thought I'd fixed that.
I can't believe I lost the key! Ugh!
Interjections are common in speech and are much more common in electronic messages than in other types of writing.
Synonyms
- cry
- ejaculation
- exclamation
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Example Sentences
interjections such as “oh,” “alas,” and “wow” a chorus of angry interjections greeted the announcement that our flight would be delayed
Recent Examples on the Web If the interjection was say relevant, or maybe even irrelevant, the key would be whether the statement or assertion is something that could garner a semblance of balanced discussion. 
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 July 2022 Miller's interjection threw off the entire sequence. Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 17 May 2022 But moments like this full-bench interjection have happened this season because of previous trials and tribulations. Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2022 The trustee’s interjection drew laughter from the room. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 4 Feb. 2022 Young said in his release that the CCP’s interjection with the bill would only fuel its passage. Fox News, 15 Nov. 2021 Four Hours lets its subjects speak without interjection or correction, a decision that seems to respect its audience’s ability to reason out the logical gaps. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2021 Your interjection should be substantial, but no more than a minute or two. Forbes, 5 July 2021 With no dialogue, no subtitles or interjection, the movie is an immersive view of the animal world, with Gunda in particular emerging as an astonishing character. Mark Olsen Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2021 See More
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 July 2022 Miller's interjection threw off the entire sequence. Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 17 May 2022 But moments like this full-bench interjection have happened this season because of previous trials and tribulations. Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2022 The trustee’s interjection drew laughter from the room. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 4 Feb. 2022 Young said in his release that the CCP’s interjection with the bill would only fuel its passage. Fox News, 15 Nov. 2021 Four Hours lets its subjects speak without interjection or correction, a decision that seems to respect its audience’s ability to reason out the logical gaps. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2021 Your interjection should be substantial, but no more than a minute or two. Forbes, 5 July 2021 With no dialogue, no subtitles or interjection, the movie is an immersive view of the animal world, with Gunda in particular emerging as an astonishing character. Mark Olsen Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a
Kids Definition
interjection
noun
in·ter·jec·tion ˌin-tər-ˈjek-shən
1
: a word or cry (as "ouch") expressing sudden or strong feeling
2
: the act of inserting or including something
interjection
noun
as in exclamation
a sudden short emotional utterance a chorus of angry interjections greeted the announcement that our flight would be delayed Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- exclamation
- shout
- cry
- ejaculation
- scream
- shriek
- ah
- howl
- yell
- ooh
- screech
- aah
- yelp
- squeal
- squeak
- whoop
- holler
- yowl
- squall
- hoot