Definition of Purr

a low vibrating sound, usually made by a cat or a vehicle

Examples of Purr in a sentence

Letting out a low purr, the cat let her owner know that she enjoyed being petted.  🔊

Hearing his car purr, the Corvette owner was glad to have his vehicle running again.  🔊

Our cat will purr with delight and often vibrates through her joy.  🔊

The motor continued to purr loudly, vibrating as the driver revved the engine.  🔊

Cats aren’t the only animals that purr, gorillas also release a low vibrating sound when they’re happy.  🔊

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