verb Uncommon

coo

koo

Coo (verb) means to make the soft, murmuring sound typical of a dove or pigeon. Example: “Pigeons cooed softly on the windowsill.”

verb

To make the soft, murmuring sound typical of a dove or pigeon.

"Pigeons cooed softly on the windowsill."

To speak in a soft, admiring, or affectionate tone.

"She cooed over the newborn baby."

How to use coo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe soft murmuring sound a dove makes, or speaking softly and adoringly, as people often do to a baby.

Common pairings

coo over pigeons coo

Word forms

more coo comparative, cooed past tense, coos plural, coos singular, most coo superlative

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Etymology

Imitative of the sound itself.

Rhymes for coo

oo too moo poo loo foo doo boo woo roo goo soo

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Frequently asked questions

What does “coo” mean?

The word “coo” means to make the soft, murmuring sound typical of a dove or pigeon. In plain terms, the soft murmuring sound a dove makes, or speaking softly and adoringly, as people often do to a baby.

How do you pronounce “coo”?

“Coo” is pronounced koo (/ku/ in IPA).

How do you use “coo” in a sentence?

Here is “coo” used in a sentence: “Pigeons cooed softly on the windowsill.”

What part of speech is “coo”?

“Coo” is a verb.

Is “coo” a common word?

“Coo” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “coo” have?

“Coo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make the soft, murmuring sound typical of a dove or pigeon.

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