/ Dictionary / Index H hoarse: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: hoarse Pronunciation: (hôrs, hōrs), [key] — hoars•er, hoars•est. having a vocal tone characterized by weakness of intensity and excessive breathiness; husky: the hoarse voice of the auctioneer. having a raucous voice. making a harsh, low sound. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: hoarse (Thesaurus) hoarhound hoarsen Related Content Daily Word Quiz: fabricate Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language