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wolves

n.
US //ˈwʊɫvz// UK //wˈʊlvz// wolves
  1. 1 wild animals (n.)
    A2 Elementary

    more than one wolf; large wild animals that live and hunt in groups called packs.

    the plural form of wolf, referring to the carnivorous mammals of the genus Canis.

    Example

    The wolves howled at the moon from the top of the hill.

    Example

    Conservationists monitored the pack of wolves as they migrated across the national park during the harshest weeks of winter.
    Pitfall
    I saw three wolfs in the forest.
    I saw three wolves in the forest.

    Nouns ending in -f often change to -ves in the plural.

  2. 2 sports team (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate British English Informal Sport

    the nickname for the Wolverhampton Wanderers football club.

    the common nickname for Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., a professional English football club.

    Example

    Wolves are playing a home match this Saturday.

    Example

    The local supporters were ecstatic after Wolves secured a narrow victory against their rivals in the final minutes of the game.

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Last updated June 19, 2026