noun
purring
Purring (noun) means the low, continuous sound made by a contented cat or something similar, like an engine. Example: “The purring of the kitten put her right to sleep.”
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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
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Word forms
- Plural
- purrings
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What does “purring” mean?
The word “purring” means the low, continuous sound made by a contented cat or something similar, like an engine. In plain terms, the ongoing soft, rumbling sound associated with a content cat or smooth-running machine.
How do you use “purring” in a sentence?
Here is “purring” used in a sentence: “The purring of the kitten put her right to sleep.”
What part of speech is “purring”?
“Purring” is a noun.
What is the meaning of purring?
"purring" (noun) means the low, continuous sound made by a contented cat or something similar, like an engine.
