purr
/pɜr/
noun
- The soft, low, vibrating sound a cat makes when content.
- The gentle purr of the cat helped me fall asleep.
- Her cat's purr grew louder as she petted it.
- I could hear a soft purr coming from under the sofa.
- A low, continuous sound similar to a cat's purr, such as from an engine.
- We enjoyed the quiet purr of the boat's engine on the calm water.
- The purr of the motorcycle faded into the distance.
- The refrigerator's steady purr was the only sound in the kitchen.
verb
- To make a low, continuous, vibrating sound of contentment, as a cat does.
- My cat loves to purr loudly when I scratch behind her ears.
- The kitten curled up on my lap and began to purr softly.
- He could feel the cat purr against his chest as he held her.
- To make a low, continuous sound like a cat's purr, often referring to an engine or machine running smoothly.
- She listened to the espresso machine purr as it brewed her morning coffee.
- The boat's motor would purr gently as we glided across the lake.
- The car's engine began to purr after the mechanic tuned it up.
- To speak in a soft, low, and soothing voice, often with a hint of satisfaction or flirtation.
- The singer purred the lyrics, making the audience feel relaxed.
- She would purr sweetly into the phone, calming her upset friend.
- He purred a thank-you as he accepted the award.