Looking for the meaning of the word WAIL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of WAIL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Wail
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old Norse; related to woe
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
weɪl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger
Short Definition:prolonged high-pitched cry of pain or anger
Examples:- Christopher let out a wail
Word: Wail
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
weɪl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
utter a wail
Short Definition:utter wail
Examples:- Tina ran off wailing
- ‘But why?’ she wailed
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