- pronunciation:
- puhr
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
purrs, purring, purred |
| definition: |
When something purrs, it makes a soft, low sound, like the one made by a happy cat.
My cat purrs when I scratch her under her chin. |
| related words: |
buzz, hum |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A purr is a soft, low sound that cats make. It sounds like a quiet engine.
I couldn't see the cat under the blanket, but I could hear its purr. |
| related words: |
buzz, hum |
| derivation: |
purringly (adv.) |
The words
purr and
per (for each) sound alike but have different meanings.