a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal); "his bellow filled the hallway"
Used in a Sentence
yowl
How to use yowl in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for yowl.
Editorial note
I think I've heard before that cat sounds are mutually learned - the cat makes random noises until the human responds appropriately, remembers the noise for next time, repeat until you recognize that particular yowl as meaning "I'm hungry".
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Quick take
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal); "his bellow filled the hallway"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of yowl gathered in one view.
cry loudly, as of animals; "The coyotes were howling in the desert"
utter shrieks, as of cats
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for yowl.
noun
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal); "his bellow filled the hallway"
verb
cry loudly, as of animals; "The coyotes were howling in the desert"
verb
utter shrieks, as of cats
See also: caterwaul
Example sentences
I think I've heard before that cat sounds are mutually learned - the cat makes random noises until the human responds appropriately, remembers the noise for next time, repeat until you recognize that particular yowl as meaning "I'm hungry".
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use yowl in a sentence?
I think I've heard before that cat sounds are mutually learned - the cat makes random noises until the human responds appropriately, remembers the noise for next time, repeat until you recognize that particular yowl as meaning "I'm hungry".
What does yowl mean?
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal); "his bellow filled the hallway"
What part of speech is yowl?
yowl is commonly used as noun, verb.