1. a spoken word, statement, or vocal sound
2. the action of saying or expressing something aloud

Examples

• Her first utterance as a baby was ‘mama.’
• The politician’s controversial utterance sparked debate.
• He listened carefully to every utterance from the witness.
• The teacher asked for complete silence with no utterances during the test.
• The utterance of those words changed everything.
• Strange utterances could be heard coming from the old house.
• His final utterance before leaving was a simple goodbye.