Pronunciation: /miˈaʊ/
noun the sound a cat makes
A1 The cat said 'meow'.
A2 I heard a 'meow' coming from the bushes.
B1 The 'meow' of the kitten was so cute.
B2 The 'meow' of the cat woke me up in the morning.
C1 The loud 'meow' of the Siamese cat echoed through the house.
C2 The 'meow' of the stray cat outside was filled with longing.
interjection used to mimic the sound of a cat
A1 The cat meowed loudly when it wanted food.
A2 Meow! Did you hear that cat outside?
B1 I was startled when the cat suddenly meowed in the dark.
B2 Meow, meow, meow - the cat kept meowing until I fed it.
C1 The cat's meow was so plaintive, it broke my heart.
C2 As I entered the room, the cat gave a dignified meow to acknowledge my presence.
formal The sound of a cat's meow can vary depending on its breed.
informal My cat always greets me with a loud meow when I come home.
slang I can't believe how cute that kitten's little meow is!
figurative The meow of the engine signaled the start of the race.
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