Pronunciation: /muː/

Definitions of moo

noun the characteristic sound made by a cow or bull

Example Sentences

A1 The cow says 'moo'.

A2 I heard a loud 'moo' coming from the barn.

B1 The farmer knew something was wrong when he heard a distressed 'moo'.

B2 The 'moo' of the cattle filled the air as they grazed in the meadow.

C1 The symphony of 'moos' from the herd created a peaceful atmosphere on the farm.

C2 The rhythmic 'moo' of the cows became a comforting sound for the farmer as he worked.

verb to make the characteristic sound of a cow or bull

Example Sentences

A1 The cow goes moo.

A2 I heard a cow mooing in the distance.

B1 The farmer asked the children to moo like cows during the play.

B2 The sound of cows mooing filled the air on the farm.

C1 The professor explained how cows moo as a form of communication.

C2 The documentary showcased the different ways cows moo in various situations.

Examples of moo in a Sentence

formal The cow let out a loud moo as the farmer approached with a bucket of feed.

informal I love going to the farm and hearing the cows mooing in the fields.

slang That cow's moo is so loud, it's like she's yelling for attention.

figurative The crowd at the concert let out a collective moo of excitement when the band took the stage.

Grammatical Forms of moo

past tense

mooed

plural

moos

comparative

more moo

superlative

most moo

present tense

moo

future tense

will moo

perfect tense

have mooed

continuous tense

is mooing

singular

moo

positive degree

moo

infinitive

to moo

gerund

mooing

participle

mooed

Origin and Evolution of moo

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'moo' is an onomatopoeic representation of the sound made by cows.
Evolution of the word: The word 'moo' has remained consistent in its representation of the sound made by cows throughout its usage in the English language.