howler

noun

howl·​er ˈhau̇-lər 

1

a

: howler monkey

b

: one that howls

2

: a humorous and ridiculous blunder

Examples of howler in a Sentence

The article was full of howlers.

Recent Examples on the Web

Howl at the moon, like your new howler, capuchin and spider monkey neighbors! —Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025

Fossils indicate that monkeys living on prehistoric Africa’s western coast were inadvertently swept across the Atlantic at least three times during prehistory, including the ancestors of today’s capuchin, howler and spider monkeys. —Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025

Good news for Austin's night owls and moon howlers. —Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

But the researchers note that adult howlers are nearly three times the weight of immature capuchins, so a would-be kidnapper might face serious risks. —Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 19 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing howler

• howler monkey

Rhymes for howler

• couleur
• prowler

Kids Definition

howler

noun

howl·​er ˈhau̇-lər 

1

: one that howls

2

: a stupid and ridiculous blunder