n. A sound repeated by reflection or reverberation from some obstructing surface; sound heard again at its source; repercussion of sound: as, an echo from a distant hill.n. [capitalized] In classical mythology, an oread or mountain nymph, who, according to a usual form of the myth, pined away for love of the beautiful youth Narcissus till nothing remained of her but her voice.n. Figuratively, a repetition of the sentiments of others; reproduction of the ideas or opinions of others, either in speech or in writing.n. In music, the very soft repetition of a short phrase, particularly in orchestral or organ music.n. In architecture, a wall or vault, etc., having the property of reflecting sounds or of producing an echo.n. [capitalized] [NL.] In zoology, a genus of neuropterous insects.To emit an echo; reflect or repeat sound; give forth an answering sound by or as if by echo.To be reflected or repeated by or as if by echo; return or be conveyed to the ear in repetition; pass along by reverberation.To produce a reverberating sound; give out a loud sound.To emit an echo of; reflect the sound of, either directly or obliquely; cause to be heard by reverberation: as the whispering gallery of St. Paul's in London echoes very faint sounds.To repeat as if by way of echo; emit a reproduction of, as sounds, words, or sentiments; imitate the sound or significance of.To imitate as an echo; repeat or reproduce the sounds, utterances, or sentiments of: as, the mocking-bird echoes nearly all other creatures; to echo a popular author.n. In whist, a response to a partner's signal for trumps.n. In bridge, a method of showing the leader how many cards his partner holds in the suit led, or of indicating that the third hand can trump the third round. The first is called the plain-suit echo, the second the down-and-out echo.In bridge, to show the leader how many cards the third hand holds in the suit led.
