purr
🇺🇸
/pɜːr/
🇬🇧
/pɜː(r)/
noun
R
The quiet rumbling sound a cat makes when it feels happy.
I could hear the cat purring from the other room.
R
A smooth, low sound from a machine that is working well.
The purr of the motorcycle was music to his ears.
R
A quiet, affectionate way of talking.
She purred sweet nothings into his ear.
verb
R
To make a quiet, rumbling sound when happy or content.
The cat purred as it was being petted.
R
To run or operate with a smooth, low sound.
The engine purred smoothly as we drove away.
R
To speak softly, often to show pleasure or persuade.
He was purring about the success of his project.
translation
The quiet rumbling sound a cat makes when it feels happy.; A smooth, low sound from a machine that is working well.; A quiet, affectionate way of talking.
To make a quiet, rumbling sound when happy or content.; To run or operate with a smooth, low sound.; To speak softly, often to show pleasure or persuade.
Word Forms
3rd Present
purrs
Progressive
purring
Past
purred
Plural
purrs
Perfect
purred