NYT Dictionary

ULULATE

/ˈjuːljuleɪt/
VerbUL-u-lateul-u-late · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025

Meaning

To howl loudly or prolongedly in lamentation or joy.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Latin ululō, ululātus, of imitative origin. Cognate with Spanish aullar (“to howl”) and ulular (“to hoot”), and French ululer (“to howl”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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