CEFR C2

howler

noun

Meaning

A glaring or embarrassing mistake, typically one made in speech or writing.

Examples

The newspaper had to issue a formal apology after printing a howler that misidentified the city's mayor.
He laughed off the howler he made during his presentation when he accidentally called the CEO by the wrong name.

Synonyms: blunder, gaffe, oversight, solecism

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howler (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhaʊlər/

Definition

A glaring or embarrassing mistake, typically one made in speech or writing.

Examples

The newspaper had to issue a formal apology after printing a howler that misidentified the city's mayor.
He laughed off the howler he made during his presentation when he accidentally called the CEO by the wrong name.
The final exam was filled with tricky questions, and even the top students made a few howlers.

Synonyms of howler

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