noun

cooing

KOO-ihng

Cooing (noun) means the soft murmuring sound made by doves or pigeons, or by a person speaking affectionately. Example: “The cooing of pigeons on the roof woke her early each morning.”

noun

The soft murmuring sound made by doves or pigeons, or by a person speaking affectionately.

"The cooing of pigeons on the roof woke her early each morning."

An early stage of infant speech development, before babbling, marked by soft vowel-like sounds.

"By two months, most babies begin cooing in response to a parent's voice."

How to use cooing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe soft sound of a dove — or, in child development, the earliest vocal sounds a baby makes.

Word forms

cooings plural

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Rhymes for cooing

doing going boing mooing wooing booing ongoing undoing echoing outgoing tattooing easygoing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cooing” mean?

The word “cooing” means the soft murmuring sound made by doves or pigeons, or by a person speaking affectionately. In plain terms, the soft sound of a dove — or, in child development, the earliest vocal sounds a baby makes.

How do you pronounce “cooing”?

“Cooing” is pronounced KOO-ihng (/ˈkuːɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “cooing” in a sentence?

Here is “cooing” used in a sentence: “The cooing of pigeons on the roof woke her early each morning.”

What part of speech is “cooing”?

“Cooing” is a noun.

How many meanings does “cooing” have?

“Cooing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the soft murmuring sound made by doves or pigeons, or by a person speaking affectionately.