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
