yodeled or yodelled; yodeling or yodelling
ˈyōd-liŋ 
ˈyō-dᵊl-iŋ
: to sing by suddenly changing from a natural voice to a falsetto and back
also
: to shout or call in a similar manner
: to sing (a tune) by yodeling
Examples of yodel in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2024
Immerse yourself in traditional Oktoberfest revelry with authentic German music, brimming steins and tasty German delights, plus dance contests, stein-holding challenges, yodeling competitions and other festivities.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024
Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2024
Reba's mother passed on the gift of yodel to the Queen of Country, who doesn't have to be asked twice to show off her skills.
—Maggie Fremont, EW.com, 27 Sep. 2023
See all Example Sentences for yodel 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Verb
Performance by Mike Schneider Polka Band, a Milwaukee polka band
6:30 p.m. – Miss Oktoberfest Competition; competitors must be 21 or older, and categories include yodeling, stein hoisting, and a beer chug.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2024
Immerse yourself in traditional Oktoberfest revelry with authentic German music, brimming steins and tasty German delights, plus dance contests, stein-holding challenges, yodeling competitions and other festivities.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024
Noun
My voice just does that—a little tiny ghost of a yodel at the end of some lines.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2024
Reba's mother passed on the gift of yodel to the Queen of Country, who doesn't have to be asked twice to show off her skills.
—Maggie Fremont, EW.com, 27 Sep. 2023
See all Example Sentences for yodel
Articles Related to yodel
Dictionary Entries Near yodel
Cite this Entry
“Yodel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yodel. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share