Synonyms for

Purr

Verb / pɜ: / Another word for purr — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make a low vibrating sound, like a cat does when it is happy or content

Synonyms & similar words

whizz whiz whir birr makevibrantsounds whirr hum buzz whir drone rumble thrum whine murmur grumble growl snarl snore chirr flutter flap swish rustle whistle sigh moan

Example sentences

  1. The cat started to purr when I scratched her behind the ears.
  2. I could hear the sound of the car engine purring as it idled.
  3. The hummingbird's wings were purring as it hovered over the flower.
  4. The washing machine made a loud purring noise as it washed the clothes.
  5. The boat's motor was purring as we cruised through the water.

Quotes

  • The cat is the animal to whom the Creator gave the biggest eye, the softest fur, the most supremely delicate nostrils, a mobile ear, an unrivaled paw and a curved claw borrowed from the rose-tree. - Colette
  • A cat has absolute emotional honesty: human beings, for one reason or another, may hide their feelings, but a cat does not. - Ernest Hemingway
  • I have felt cats rubbing their faces against mine and touching my cheek with claws carefully sheathed. These things, to me, are expressions of love. - James Herriot

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