Wail

/weɪl/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:8 pts4 letters

Definition of Wail

noun

A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish.
"She let out a loud, doleful wail."
Any similar sound as of lamentation; a howl.
"A bird's wail in the night."
A sound made by emergency vehicle sirens, contrasted with "yelp" which is higher-pitched and faster.

verb

To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish.
To weep, lament persistently or bitterly.
To make a noise like mourning or crying.
"The wind wailed and the rain streamed down."
To lament; to bewail; to grieve over.
"to wail one's death"
To perform with great liveliness and force.

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