howl

noun
UK: /haʊl/
US: /haʊl/

  1. A long, loud, sad cry, like that of a wolf or dog.

    1. We heard a wolf howl in the distance tonight
    2. The dog let out a mournful howl when its owner left for the day.

Synonyms

wail cry shout yell
howl verb

  1. To make a loud, wailing cry.

    1. The wind began to howl loudly during storm.
    2. You'll howl with laughter after you see this funny movie.

  2. To say something loudly and angrily.

    1. The protesters began to howl insults at the speaker after his statement.
    2. He began to howl accusations after he was accused.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "howl" is /haʊl/ in British English and /haʊl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "howl": wail, cry, shout, yell.

Example usage of "howl": "We heard a wolf howl in the distance tonight". More examples on the page.