Word Games Pro Dictionary

echolocate

verb

To locate objects by emitting sound waves and interpreting their returning echoes, as bats and dolphins do.

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
E
Ends with
E
Contains
CH
Scrabble score
17
CEFR level
C2

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. To locate objects by emitting sound waves and interpreting their returning echoes, as bats and dolphins do.

    “Bats echolocate to navigate in complete darkness.”

In context

Example Sentences

Bats echolocate to navigate in complete darkness.

Check yourself

Practise This Word

Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.

Scroll to Top