noun
purring
noun
1
The low, continuous sound made by a contented cat or something similar, like an engine.
"The purring of the kitten put her right to sleep."
How to Use Purring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing soft, rumbling sound associated with a content cat or smooth-running machine.
Common pairings
soft purring
the purring of an engine
Word Forms
purrings plural
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The _____ of the kitten put her right to sleep.