howler monkey

noun

: any of a genus (Alouatta) of South and Central American monkeys that have a long prehensile tail and enlargement of the hyoid bone and expansion of the larynx enabling them to make loud howling noises

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Examples of howler monkey in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So we were intrigued to learn that Copeland had teamed up with celebrated naturalist Martyn Stewart for a pioneering album, sharing the limelight, not with Sting, but with hyenas, owls and howler monkeys. —Heather Abbott, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026

Set the scene Tucked under the canopy of a jungle-like forest brimming with howler monkeys and technicolor birds, the resort greets guests with an open-air lobby that overlooks its seemingly endless green sanctuary. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026

Hiking is also one of the best ways to spot the park's wildlife, including howler monkeys, sloths, jaguarundis, parrots, and tapirs. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026

The habitat includes an overhead treetop trail system for three monkey species: black howler monkeys, golden lion tamarins and spider monkeys. —Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for howler monkey

• chunky
• funky
• hunky
• junkie
• spunky