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

All of us were hoping to set eyes on the variety of creatures promised—everything from scarlet macaws to howler monkeys. — Heather Greenwood Davis, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

The Paradoxical Birth Of The Human Voice Most primates — chimpanzees, macaques, howler monkeys — have thin, ribbon-like structures above their vocal folds called vocal membranes. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026

In addition to drawing storm chasers and meteorologists, the wetlands surrounding the Catatumbo Lightning area are home to creatures like howler monkeys, river dolphins, anacondas, and capybara, which entice photographers, fishers, and wildlife tourists. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026

The Houston Zoo announced Wednesday, Altuve's 36th birthday, that its new baby howler monkey is named Tuve in honor of the Astros great. — Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 8 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for howler monkey

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