noun

"Wail" as a noun means a cry or expression of sorrow, pain, or grief. It can refer to a loud, prolonged cry of anguish, mourning, or distress.

Example

1. The eerie wail of the wind through the abandoned house gave me chills.
2. The mother's heart-wrenching wail upon hearing the news of her son's death could be heard throughout the hospital.
3. The wail of the ambulance siren outside signaled that there was an emergency.