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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 bydown ).
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
- outhowl verb (used with object)
Word History and Origins
Origin of howl1
Word History and Origins
Origin of howl1
Example Sentences
“We could hear the howl — like the roar of a thousand lions, like a fleet of jet engines passing overhead — the sound of fire devouring everything,“ Ramsey writes.
With howled, deadpan lyrics like on “Join in the Chant,” McCarthy set a template for how punk’s urgency could lock into dance music’s meticulousness.
“I don’t want to boast, but I think my howl is pretty good,” Hunnicutt said by phone while heading to the town of Burney, north of Lassen Volcanic National Park.
More broadly, there are howls of derision when England get thumped in a limited-overs tournament, or are clueless when it comes to batting against and bowling spin.
When Noah and I took the win, we howled.
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