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purr

verbgeneral usecommon/ʁõʁuˈnaɾ/ron·ro·nar

Definition

1

To make a low, continuous, vibrating sound, typically by a cat when content.

Usage examples

“The kitten purred loudly as it fell asleep.”
“The sound of a cat purring can be very soothing.”

Antonyms

Common combinations

cat purringpurr softlycontented purr