purr

Example Sentences

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A domestic cat's purr reveals much more about its individual identity than its meow.

From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026

Undoubtedly, one sweet tabby will purr its way into your heart and become a “foster fail.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2025

Even the Pokémon noises are gently mellowed out in contrast to the coarser, more caterwauling sounds of the games; here the creatures purr, cry, coo and sigh like docile house pets.

From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2024

Until lately, it was widely believed that cats purr as a voluntary response to being happy.

From Salon • Nov. 3, 2023

Charon’s growl changed into something more like a lion’s purr.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan