1. a stupid or embarrassing mistake
Usage: informal
2. a type of large monkey found in Central and South America known for its loud calls
3. something that howls, especially a strong wind

Examples

• The politician’s speech contained a real howler about basic geography.
• That math error on the test was quite a howler.
• We could hear the howlers calling from deep in the rainforest.
• The howler monkeys are among the loudest animals in the world.
• The storm was a real howler, with winds reaching 80 mph.
• His attempt at speaking French was full of howlers.
• The howlers in the zoo always draw crowds with their distinctive calls.