what is a onomatopoeia

Onomatopoeia is a literary device that involves the use or creation of a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes. For example, words like "buzz," "hiss," and "meow" are common onomatopoeias. An onomatopoeia doesnt just describe sounds, it emulates the sound itself. The term comes from the Greek words "onoma," meaning name, and "poiein," meaning to make. Onomatopoeia is a type of figurative language that can be used in poetry, prose, and other forms of writing.