Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

woof

interjection and noun
/wʊf/
Definition
A sound made by a dog, typically used to indicate barking.
Examples
  • When the dog saw the mailman, it let out a loud woof.
  • The little puppy barked a soft woof as it played with its toy.
  • Whenever the ball rolls into the garden, the dog runs outside with a woof!
Meaning
Woof is an onomatopoeic word that mimics the sound a dog makes. It can also be used to refer to something related to dogs or their behavior.
Synonyms
  • bark
  • yap
  • howl