What is the definition for onomatopeia?

Onomatopoeia is the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named. It is the use of words that imitate the sounds they describe.

Here are some examples:

* Animal sounds: bark, meow, moo, tweet, roar

* Actions: bang, crash, boom, sizzle, whisper

* Natural phenomena: whoosh, splash, drip, crackle, rustle

Onomatopoeia is often used in literature, poetry, and everyday language to create vivid imagery and enhance the reader's experience.