Cat Behavior

noun a continuous, vibrating sound made by a cat or other animal

verb to make a low, continuous, vibrating sound

• The cat began to purr contentedly as it curled up in its bed.
• My cat always purrs when I scratch behind her ears.
• I love it when my kitty starts to purr when I pet her.
• The car's engine began to purr smoothly after the tune-up.

verb the action of a cat making a soft, low, continuous sound

• The cat was purring contentedly as it curled up in its bed.
• My cat won't stop purring whenever I pet her.
• I love it when my kitty starts purring up a storm.
• The engines of the car were purring smoothly as we drove down the highway.