noun Uncommon

moo

Moo (noun) means the deep, drawn-out sound made by cattle. Example: “A low moo drifted across the field as the cows waited to be milked.”

noun

The deep, drawn-out sound made by cattle.

"A low moo drifted across the field as the cows waited to be milked."

verb

Of a cow, to make this sound.

"The calf mooed anxiously, looking for its mother."

How to use moo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe sound a cow makes, or to make that sound.

Common pairings

the cow mooed a loud moo

mooed past tense, moos plural, Moos plural, moos singular

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Can you complete this real example?

A low _____ drifted across the field as the cows waited to be milked.

An onomatopoeic word — it simply imitates the sound cattle make.

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What does “moo” mean?

The word “moo” means the deep, drawn-out sound made by cattle. In plain terms, the sound a cow makes, or to make that sound.

How do you pronounce “moo”?

“Moo” is pronounced moo (/muː/ in IPA).

How do you use “moo” in a sentence?

Here is “moo” used in a sentence: “A low moo drifted across the field as the cows waited to be milked.”

What part of speech is “moo”?

Depending on how it is used, “moo” can be a noun and a verb.

Is “moo” a common word?

“Moo” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “moo” have?

“Moo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the deep, drawn-out sound made by cattle.

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