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
1
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."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishThe soft sound of a dove — or, in child development, the earliest vocal sounds a baby makes.
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- Plural
- cooings
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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.
