noun
Uncommon
moo
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
1
The deep, drawn-out sound made by cattle.
"A low moo drifted across the field as the cows waited to be milked."
verb
1
Of a cow, to make this sound.
"The calf mooed anxiously, looking for its mother."
How to use moo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe sound a cow makes, or to make that sound.
Common pairings
the cow mooed
a loud moo
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Word forms
- Plural
- moos
- Third person singular
- moos
- Past tense
- mooed
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Etymology
An onomatopoeic word — it simply imitates the sound cattle make.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for moo
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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.
