Howl/haʊl/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/2Animal Sound Used to describe the loud cries made by wolves or dogs, often during night time. During camping, we heard the distant howls of wolves. Pro Tip 2/2Mimic Nature In stories, 'howl' is anthropomorphized, giving it a mystical or eerie aspect. In the novel, the wind howled like a restless spirit.