Looking for the meaning of the word PURRS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PURRS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Purr
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
early 17th century: imitative
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
pəː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of a cat) make a low continuous vibratory sound expressing contentment
Short Definition:(of cat) make sound expressing contentment
Examples:- the cat purred loudly, rubbing against her legs
Word: Purr
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
pəː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a purring sound
Short Definition:purring sound
Examples:- a contented purr
- with a soft purr, the car headed out on to the road
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