purring

[US]/[ˈpɜːrɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈpɜːrɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The act of purring.
adj.Expressing contentment or satisfaction; pleasing.
v.To make a soft, rumbling sound, especially by a cat.; To express contentment or satisfaction.

Phrases & Collocations

purring cat

softly purring

purring engine

purred contentedly

purring sound

purring loudly

purring kitten

purring gently

purred softly

purring machine

Example Sentences

the cat was purring contentedly on the windowsill.

i could hear my cat purring softly in the other room.

she loved the comforting sound of her cat's purring.

the kitten's purring was a sign of its happiness.

he felt relaxed listening to the cat's gentle purring.

the old cat's purring was a low, rumbling sound.

the vet said the cat's purring indicated good health.

she stroked the cat, encouraging it to start purring.

the purring cat curled up on my lap for a nap.

a loud purring vibrated through the cat's body.

the rhythmic purring lulled me to sleep.

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