Onomatopoeia

Onomatopoeia is a word that names a sound, but also sounds like that sound. For example: boom, honk, pop, crack, cuckoo, crack, splat, tweet, zoom, sizzle, whizz, buzz, hiss, rip.

Related: Figurative language

The following onomatopoeia examples are all food/cooking sounds:

Sizzle – The sound of food cooking in hot oil or fat, producing a distinct hissing or crackling sound.
Pop – The Sound of a sudden burst or release, often with a short, sharp, and explosive quality.
Crackle – The sound produced when food, particularly certain types of snacks or baked goods, is crispy and brittle, and it breaks or snaps under pressure, resulting in a series of sharp, popping sounds.
Fizz – The sound of carbonated beverages releasing bubbles and creating a slight hissing or bubbling noise when opened or poured, often accompanied by a sensation of effervescence.
Snap – The sharp, distinct sound that occurs when a food item, such as a crisp vegetable or a biscuit, breaks or fractures suddenly, often producing a crisp and audible cracking noise.
Bubble – The sound and action of small air pockets rising to the surface of a liquid, typically associated with boiling or simmering. It produces a gentle, intermittent sound resembling a series of soft pops or gurgles.
Spit – The sound made when food, especially juicy or moist food, is forcefully expelled from the mouth or when grilling or roasting meat on a spit, resulting in sizzling or crackling sounds as the fat drips onto the heat source.
Glug – The sound produced when pouring a liquid, particularly a thick or viscous one, from a bottle or container, characterized by a deep, gurgling noise that occurs as the liquid flows out in a heavy and uneven manner.
Crunch – The sharp, audible sound made when biting into or chewing on food with a firm or crispy texture, often associated with foods like chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables. It is a distinct sound produced by the breaking or crushing of the food item.
Munch – The rhythmic and repetitive sound produced when eating or chewing food, typically with a slightly softer and less forceful quality compared to the crunching sound.
Slurp – The loud, sucking sound made when drinking or consuming liquid-based foods, such as soups, noodles, or beverages.
Clink – The metallic sound made when two utensils or glasses come into contact, often associated with toasting or stirring drinks.
Gulp – The sound and action of swallowing a large amount of liquid or food quickly, often accompanied by a deep, audible swallowing noise.
Chew – The sound produced by the repeated motion of the jaw and teeth breaking down food into smaller pieces, often characterized by a soft grinding or squelching sound.

These onomatopoeia examples are all water sounds / the sound that water makes:

Splash – the sound of something hitting or entering water with a force.
Dribble – the sound of liquid flowing in drops or a thin stream.
Drip – the sound of liquid falling one drop at a time.
Drizzle – the sound of light rain falling steadily.
Sprinkle – the sound of small droplets or particles falling gently.
Pitter-patter – the sound of light, rhythmic, and quick tapping, like raindrops on a surface.
Squirt – the sound of liquid being forced out in a sudden and brief stream.
Plop – the sound of something dropping or falling heavily into water.
Spurt – the sound of liquid being ejected forcefully and briefly.
Spit – the sound of forcefully expelling saliva or liquid from the mouth.
Gush – the sound of a large amount of liquid flowing out swiftly and forcefully.
Bubble – the sound of air or gas escaping through liquid, creating bubbles.
Swish – the sound of water moving with a light and sweeping motion.
Swoosh – the sound of water or a liquid rushing quickly through the air.
Glug – the sound of liquid pouring from a bottle in intermittent gulps.
Slosh – the sound of liquid moving around vigorously within a container.
Lapping – the sound of water gently touching or hitting against a surface.
Slurp – the sound of audibly and quickly ingesting or sipping a liquid.
Trickle – the sound of a small and gentle flow of liquid.
Whir – the sound of water or liquid moving rapidly in a circular motion.

The following onomatopoeia examples are all sounds that animals make:

Meow – the sound a cat makes
Purr – the sound a cat makes
Woof – the sound a dog makes
Moo – the sound a cow makes
Oink – the sound a pig makes
Cock-a-doodle-doo – the sound a rooster makes
Roar – the sound a lion makes
Hee-haw – the sound a donkey makes
Quack – the sound a duck makes
Hoot – the sound an owl makes
Chirp – the sound a bird makes
Cluck – the sound a chicken makes
Cuckoo – the sound a cuckoo bird makes
Hiss – the sound a snake makes
Neigh – the sound a horse makes
Ribbit – the sound a frog makes
Tweet – the sound a bird makes
Squeak – the sound a mouse makes
Buzz – the sound a bee makes
Growl – the sound a dog or bear makes
Bleat – the sound a sheep makes
Howl – the sound a wolf makes
Squawk – the sound a parrot makes
Chirrup – the sound a cricket makes
Honk – the sound a goose makes
Bellow – the sound a bull makes
Bray – the sound a donkey makes
Warble – the sound a songbird makes
Bark – the sound a seal makes
Caw – the sound a crow makes.

Onomatopoeia examples are all sounds that people make

Ahem – the sound of clearing one’s throat
Burp – the sound after eating or drinking too fast
Achoo – the sound of a sneeze
Gargle – the sound of swishing liquid in your throat
Hiccup – the involuntary sound from diaphragm spasms
Cough – the sound when clearing the throat or due to illness
Hum – the sound of a tune being sung without opening the mouth
Mumble – the sound of speaking unclearly
Chomp – the sound of biting or chewing
Clap – the sound of striking the hands together
Snort – the sound of air through the nose, especially in amusement
Slurp – the sound of consuming liquid noisily
Groan – the sound of discomfort or strain
Moan – the sound of pain or pleasure
Shriek – the sound of a high-pitched, piercing cry
Sniff – the sound of drawing in air sharply through the nose
Whine – the sound of high-pitched complaining
Gulp – the sound of swallowing
Belch – the sound of releasing air from the stomach through the mouth
Grunt – the sound of exertion or effort
Giggle – the sound of a light, often high-pitched laugh
Sizzle – the sound of something frying or cooking
Sigh – the sound of a long, deep breath expressing sadness or relief
Rumble – the sound of a deep, resonating noise, like a stomach
Buzz – the sound of a crowd talking all at once
Cackle – the sound of a loud, sharp laugh
Whisper – the sound of speaking very softly
Thump – the sound of a heavy impact or heartbeat
Snore – the sound of loud breathing while asleep
Yawn – the sound of a deep inhale/exhale when tired or bored.

The following onomatopoeia examples are all impact sounds/collision sounds.

Bang – the sound of a loud, sharp noise like a gun firing or something heavy hitting a surface.
Thud – the sound of a heavy object hitting a surface without any echo or resonance.
Clang – the sound of metal striking metal.
Clap – the sound of hands striking together.
Ding – the sound of a bell or a high-pitched noise indicating an alert or notification.
Slap – the sound of a sharp strike, usually with an open hand.
Thump – the sound of a solid, dull impact, like a heavy book falling to the floor.
Boom – the sound of a loud, deep resonant noise such as thunder or an explosion.
Crash – the sound of a sudden, loud, and violent collision.
Whack – the sound of a sharp, forceful hit.
Clink – the sound of glass or metal objects touching each other.
Knock – the sound of striking a hard surface to attract attention.
Tap – the sound of a light strike or touch, usually repeated.
Ping – the sound of a high-pitched tone, like a small metal or glass object being struck.
Tick – the sound of a light, sharp touch or a clock ticking.
Clatter – the sound of hard objects falling or striking each other.
Crack – the sound of something breaking or snapping.
Smack – the sound of a sharp, wet hit.
Pop – the sound of a small, quick explosion like a bubble bursting or a cork being removed from a bottle.
Sizzle – the sound of something hot frying or cooking.
Click – the sound of a light, sharp snap, like a camera shutter or a computer mouse.
Squeak – the sound of a high-pitched, short noise, such as a door or shoe movement.
Rattle – the sound of a rapid succession of short, sharp, hard sounds.
Swish – the sound of a light, smooth movement, such as fabric moving or a fast movement through the air.
Squelch – the sound of something wet being squashed or stepped on.
Whir – the sound of a fast, continuous, and low humming or buzzing noise.
Zing – the sound of a high-pitched noise from a swift movement or shot.
Buzz – the sound of an insect flying or a device operating.
Beep – the sound of a vehicle’s horn or an electronic device.
Toot – the sound of a horn or whistle.