Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
howl
verb
/haʊl/
Definition
To make a long, loud, mournful sound, typically associated with animals, especially wolves or dogs.
Examples
- The wolf began to howl at the moon.
- She couldn’t help but howl with laughter at the joke.
- The wind howled through the trees on that stormy night.
Meaning
A howl is a distinctive sound that often expresses sadness, pain, or a call for attention.
Synonyms
- Wail
- Bawl
- Yowl
- Moan
- Whine
