Animal Sounds:
* Meow, Woof, Moo, Quack, Cluck, Oink, Baa, Chirp, Roar, Hiss
Human Sounds:
* Cough, Sneeze, Sigh, Snore, Yawn, Scream, Whisper, Shout
Actions:
* Bang, Crash, Thump, Splat, Zip, Zoom, Tick-tock, Click, Buzz
Natural Sounds:
* Sizzle, Crackle, Rumble, Drip, Gush, Whizz, Rustle, Splash
Objects:
* Clang, Thud, Boom, Whir, Whirr, Click, Snap
Other Examples:
* Honk, Beep, Rattle, Squeak, Screech
More Creative Examples:
* The wind howled like a banshee. (This is onomatopoeia used metaphorically)
* The rain pitter-pattered against the window pane. (This uses onomatopoeia to describe the sound of rain)
Remember: Onomatopoeia is the use of words that imitate the sounds they represent. These words can be fun and evocative, adding a sense of realism and life to writing.