Pronunciation: /kuː/

Definitions of coo

noun the soft murmuring sound made by a dove or pigeon

Example Sentences

A1 The baby made a soft cooing sound.

A2 The dove's coo echoed through the forest.

B1 The coo of the pigeon could be heard in the distance.

B2 She imitated the coo of the mourning dove perfectly.

C1 The coo of the turtledove was a soothing sound in the garden.

C2 The coo of the lovebirds filled the room with a sense of peace.

verb to make the soft murmuring sound of a dove or pigeon

Example Sentences

A1 The baby coos happily when she sees her mother.

A2 The pigeon cooed softly as it perched on the windowsill.

B1 The doves coo in the early morning, signaling the start of a new day.

B2 The mother cooed lovingly to her newborn baby, soothing it to sleep.

C1 The mourning doves cooed in harmony, creating a peaceful atmosphere in the garden.

C2 The sound of the turtledoves cooing in the distance added a sense of tranquility to the countryside.

Examples of coo in a Sentence

formal The dove let out a gentle coo as it perched on the tree branch.

informal I heard the pigeon cooing outside my window this morning.

slang The lovebirds were cooing to each other in the park.

figurative The singer's voice was so beautiful, it seemed to coo like a dove.

Grammatical Forms of coo

past tense

cooed

plural

coos

comparative

cooer

superlative

cooest

present tense

coos

future tense

will coo

perfect tense

have cooed

continuous tense

is cooing

singular

coo

positive degree

coo

infinitive

to coo

gerund

cooing

participle

cooed

Origin and Evolution of coo

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'coo' is believed to have originated as an imitation of the sound made by doves or pigeons.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'coo' has come to be used more broadly to describe any soft, murmuring sound made by certain animals or even humans expressing contentment or affection.