Example Sentences

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A barred owl hooted and shook its feathers in a sycamore above the creek, and red-bellied cooters sunned themselves on half-submerged logs.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

While the rest of the class hooted and hollered, I watched your expressions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2024

The crowd in New Hampshire cheered wildly as Trump came onstage and hooted warmly at some of his standard campaign lines.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2024

The viewers clapped when Chris Tucker appeared onscreen, and they hooted for Viola Davis.

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2023

She leaned back in the chair as she hooted with laughter.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack