howling
Howling (noun) means the act or sound of howling. Example: “The howling of the wind kept us awake all night.”
How to Use Howling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that howls (like wind), or is used loosely to mean "extreme" or "glaring."
Word Forms
howlings plural
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The _____ of the wind kept us awake all night.
Etymology
From howl + the suffix -ing.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for howling
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What does “howling” mean?
The word “howling” means the act or sound of howling. In plain terms, describes something that howls (like wind), or is used loosely to mean "extreme" or "glaring.".
How do you pronounce “howling”?
“Howling” is pronounced HOW-lihng (/ˈhaʊlɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “howling” in a sentence?
Here is “howling” used in a sentence: “The howling of the wind kept us awake all night.”
What part of speech is “howling”?
Depending on how it is used, “howling” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “howling” a common word?
“Howling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “howling” have?
“Howling” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act or sound of howling.