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howl
[ houl ]
verb (used without object)
- to utter a loud, prolonged, mournful cry, as that of a dog or wolf.
- to utter a similar cry in distress, pain, rage, etc.; wail.
- to make a sound like an animal howling:
The wind howls through the trees.
- Informal. to go on a spree; enjoy oneself without restraint.
verb (used with object)
- to utter with howls:
to howl the bad news.
- to drive or force by howls (often followed by down ):
to howl down the opposition.
noun
- the cry of a dog, wolf, etc.
- a cry or wail, as of pain, rage, or protest.
- a sound like wailing:
the howl of the wind.
- a loud, scornful laugh or yell.
- something that causes a laugh or a scornful yell, as a joke or funny or embarrassing situation.
howl
/ ʊ /
noun
- a long plaintive cry or wail characteristic of a wolf or hound
- a similar cry of pain or sorrow
- slang.
- a person or thing that is very funny
- a prolonged outburst of laughter
- electronics an unwanted prolonged high-pitched sound produced by a sound-producing system as a result of feedback
verb
- to express in a howl or utter such cries
- intr (of the wind, etc) to make a wailing noise
- informal.intr to shout or laugh
Other Word Forms
- dzܳhǷɱ verb (used with object)
Word History and Origins
Origin of howl1
Word History and Origins
Origin of howl1
Example Sentences
At night, hungry coyotes yap and howl beyond the walls of Deborah’s ample, manicured yard.
If your thing ever happened to be strong, slightly weird singer-songwriters to howl along with, the mid-1990s offered an embarrassment of riches.
When some suggested National Security Advisor Mike Waltz was “purposely” behind the release of information, we all could howl.
Smoke was heavy, she said, and the air howled.
As the winds howled and friends called her with updates on the fire, the real estate people finished, packed up and headed out.
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