Pronunciation: /pɜːr/
noun a continuous, vibrating sound made by a cat or other animal
A1 My cat's purr is very soothing.
A2 The sound of a purr can help reduce stress.
B1 The kitten's purr was a comforting sound in the room.
B2 She could hear the gentle purr of the engine as the car drove by.
C1 The purr of the motorbike echoed through the quiet street.
C2 The purr of the espresso machine signaled the start of a busy morning at the cafe.
verb to make a low, continuous, vibrating sound
A1 The cat purrs when it is happy.
A2 My grandmother's old cat purrs loudly when you pet her.
B1 The engine of the car purred smoothly as it drove down the highway.
B2 The contented cat purred contentedly in my lap as I stroked its fur.
C1 The luxury sports car purred like a well-fed tiger as it accelerated on the racetrack.
C2 The finely tuned race car purred like a precision instrument as it zoomed around the track.
formal The cat began to purr contentedly as it curled up in its bed.
informal My cat always purrs when I scratch behind her ears.
slang I love it when my kitty starts to purr when I pet her.
figurative The car's engine began to purr smoothly after the tune-up.
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