noun
yowling
Yowling (noun) means a long, loud, wailing cry, typically made by a cat. Example: “The yowling from next door kept us up all night.”
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A long, loud, wailing cry, typically made by a cat.
"The yowling from next door kept us up all night."
How to use yowling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA loud, drawn-out crying or wailing sound, especially from a cat.
Common pairings
a cat's yowling
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- yowlings
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What does “yowling” mean?
The word “yowling” means a long, loud, wailing cry, typically made by a cat. In plain terms, a loud, drawn-out crying or wailing sound, especially from a cat.
How do you use “yowling” in a sentence?
Here is “yowling” used in a sentence: “The yowling from next door kept us up all night.”
What part of speech is “yowling”?
“Yowling” is a noun.
What is the meaning of yowling?
"yowling" (noun) means a long, loud, wailing cry, typically made by a cat.
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