Howl Definition & Meaning
howl
- noun
- a long loud emotional utterance; "he gave a howl of pain"; "howls of laughter"; "their howling had no effect"
- the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf
- a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound; "the howl of the wind made him restless"
- verb
- emit long loud cries; "wail in self-pity"; "howl with sorrow"
- cry loudly, as of animals; "The coyotes were howling in the desert"
- make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles; "The wind was howling in the trees"; "The water roared down the chute"
- laugh unrestrainedly and heartily
"Howl" in song lyrics
See how howl is used in real songs:
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"My hunger is loud but I'm to thirstin to howl"
Cero — Don Monstro Pt. 1 -
"All my wolves, blood we thirst, kill with Perc, moon we howl"
MF Grimm — Howl -
"Cat chow, meow, I'm on the prowl like Thurston Howl"
Nine — Ova Confident
Words that rhyme with howl
Usage tips for "howl"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "howl" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for howl to find words that pair well.